National Register Listings in Queens County, New York
1964-1965 New York World's Fair Carousel
1964-1965 New York World's Fair New York State Pavilion
45th Road-Court House Square Station (Dual System IRT)
68th Avenue-64th Place Historic District
75th Avenue-61st Street Historic District
Allen-Beville House
Armstrong, Louis, House
Astoria Center of Israel
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge Number 878
Bohemian Hall and Park
Bowne, John, House
Broadway-Flushing Historic District
Bunche, Ralph, House
Central Avenue Historic District
Central Ridgewood Historic District
Church of the Resurrection
Church-in-the-Gardens, The
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Cooper Avenue Row Historic District
Cornelia-Putnam Historic District
Cornell Farmhouse
Cypress Avenue East Historic District
Cypress Avenue West Historic District
Douglaston Hill Historic District
Douglaston Historic District
Elmhurst Avenue Subway Station (IND)
Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District
Firemen's Hall
First Presbyterian Church of Newtown
First Reformed Church
First Reformed Church of College Point
Flushing Armory
Flushing High School
Flushing Town Hall
Forest Park Carousel
Forest-Norman Historic District
Fort Tilden Historic District
Fort Totten Officers' Club
Free Synagogue of Flushing
Fresh Pond-Traffic Historic District
Grace Episcopal Church Complex
Grove-Linden-St. John's Historic District
Hunters Point Historic District
Jackson Heights Historic District
Jacob Riis Park Historic District
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building
Jamaica Savings Bank
King Manor
Kingsland Homestead
Kurtz, J., and Sons Store Building
La Casina
Lent Homestead and Cemetery
Long Island City Courthouse Complex
Long Island Motor Parkway
Madison-Putnam-60th Place Historic District
Main Street Subway Station (Dual System IRT)
Maple Grove Cemetery
Marine Air Terminal
Office of the Register
Old Quaker Meetinghouse
Old Town of Flushing Burial Ground
Paramount Studios Complex
Parkway Village
Poppenhusen Institute
Prospect Cemetery
Public School 66
Queens County Savings Bank
Reformed Church of Newtown Complex
Rego Park Jewish Center
Richmond Hill Historic District
RKO Keith's Theater
Rockaway Courthouse
Sage, Russell, Sage Memorial Church
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Parish
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Seneca Avenue East Historic District
Seneca-Onderdonk-Woodward Historic District
Sidewalk Clock at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue, New York, NY
Sohmer and Company Piano Factory
Spear and Company Factory
St. George's Church
St. James Church
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Complex
St. Monica's Church
Steinway House
Stockholm-DeKalb-Hart Historic District
Summerfield Street Row Historic District
Sunnyside Gardens Historic District
Temple of Israel Synagogue
Trans World Airlines Flight Center
Triboro Hospital for Tuberculosis
Trinity Chapel
Trinity Lutheran Church
US Post Office-Far Rockaway
US Post Office-Flushing Main
US Post Office-Forest Hills Station
US Post Office-Jackson Heights Station
US Post Office-Jamaica Main
US Post Office-Long Island City
Van Wyck, Cornelius, House
Vander Ende-Onderdonk House Site
Voelcker, Conrad, House
Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District
Wyckoff-Snediker Family Cemetery
About Queens County
Queens County Timeline
Queens County, located in New York State, has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries. The area was originally inhabited by the Native American Lenape tribes, who fished and farmed in the fertile lands by the rivers and bays. In 1683, Queens County was established as one of the original 12 counties of New York, named after Catherine of Braganza, the queen consort of King Charles II of England.
During the Revolutionary War, the area played a significant role. Some famous battles, such as the Battle of Long Island, took place in Queens. The war left its mark on the county, with many historical sites and landmarks still present today, including the Old Quaker Meeting House and the Jamaica Pass Battlefield.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Queens County experienced significant growth and development. The building of the Long Island Rail Road in the mid-1800s brought increased transportation and commerce to the area. Immigrants from various countries, such as Ireland, Germany, Italy, and more recently, from Asian and Latin American countries, settled in Queens, contributing to its cultural diversity.
In 1898, Queens became one of the five boroughs of New York City, along with Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. This incorporation into the city led to further infrastructure improvements, such as the construction of bridges and highways. Today, Queens has become a bustling borough with vibrant neighborhoods, renowned cultural institutions like the Museum of Modern Art PS1, and one of the major international gateways in the United States, JFK Airport.
During the Revolutionary War, the area played a significant role. Some famous battles, such as the Battle of Long Island, took place in Queens. The war left its mark on the county, with many historical sites and landmarks still present today, including the Old Quaker Meeting House and the Jamaica Pass Battlefield.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Queens County experienced significant growth and development. The building of the Long Island Rail Road in the mid-1800s brought increased transportation and commerce to the area. Immigrants from various countries, such as Ireland, Germany, Italy, and more recently, from Asian and Latin American countries, settled in Queens, contributing to its cultural diversity.
In 1898, Queens became one of the five boroughs of New York City, along with Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. This incorporation into the city led to further infrastructure improvements, such as the construction of bridges and highways. Today, Queens has become a bustling borough with vibrant neighborhoods, renowned cultural institutions like the Museum of Modern Art PS1, and one of the major international gateways in the United States, JFK Airport.
Queens County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Queens County, New York.
- 1683 - Queens County is established as one of the original twelve counties in the Province of New York.
- 1784 - Queens County loses a portion of its territory to form Nassau County.
- 1898 - Queens County becomes a borough of New York City as part of the consolidation of the city's five boroughs.
- 1939 - The World's Fair is held in Queens, bringing international attention to the borough.
- 1964 - Another World's Fair takes place in Queens, showcasing technological advancements and cultural exhibits.
- 1970 - The New York City Subway's Flushing-Main Street station is opened, connecting Queens to the rest of the city.
- 2012 - Superstorm Sandy causes significant damage to parts of Queens, particularly coastal areas.