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Main Street, Flushing, Queens, New York City. Date: 1920: Source: Image from page 87 of "Queens Borough, New York City, 1910-1920; the borough of homes and industry, a descriptive and illustrated book setting forth its wonderful growth and development in commerce, industry and homes during the past ten years ... a predi: Author: Internet ...
Date: 1920: Source: Queens Chamber of Commerce (1920) Queens Borough, New York City, 1910-1920; the borough of homes and industry, a descriptive and illustrated book setting forth its wonderful growth and development in commerce, industry and homes during the past ten years ... a prediction of even greater growth during the next ten years ... and a statement of its many advantages, attractions ...
In November 2017, The New York Times published its investigation into the crisis. It found that the crisis had arisen as a result of financially unsound decisions by local and state politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties. By this time, the subway's 65% average on-time performance was the lowest among all major cities ...
Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District is a historic area in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York. It includes summer beach bungalows near the oceanfront of Far Rockaway, first brought to the area by developer John J. Eagan. They are smaller than the usual domestic bungalows of the 1920s.
The revised (1963) New York City Charter creates community boards within each borough. [16] Weight Watchers founded. 1964 Shea Stadium opens, bringing Major League Baseball and the National Football League to Queens with the New York Mets and the New York Jets. April 22: 1964 New York World's Fair opens. [7] 1968 – Queens Historical Society ...
Queens Borough, New York City, 1910–1920 – The Borough of Homes and Industry – A descriptive and illustrated book setting forth its wonderful growth and development in commerce, industry and homes during the past ten years, 1910 to 1920; a prediction of even greater growth during the next ten years, 1920 to 1930; and a statement of its ...
By 1917, New York was funding the world war efforts of Britain, France and for other Allies. By the 1920s, New York had surpassed London as a world banking center. The New York Stock Exchange was the national focus of wealth making and speculation until its shares suddenly collapsed late in 1929, setting off the worldwide Great Depression. [90]
Richmond Hill is located in Queens Community District 9 and its ZIP Codes are 11418 and 11419.It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 102nd Precinct. Politically, Richmond Hill is represented by the New York City Council 's 28th, 30th, and 32nd Districts.