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Astoria, Queens. 1914-2014. By: Adriana Kelly and Sahan Ratnayake. Location & History. Queens, New York Bordered by East River, Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside Orignally known as Hallett’s Cove after William Hallett - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Astoria, Queens
1914-2014By: Adriana Kelly and Sahan Ratnayake
Location & HistoryQueens, New YorkBordered by East River, Long Island City,
Sunnyside, and WoodsideOrignally known as Hallett’s Cove after William
HallettRenamed to Astoria after Jacob Astor, one of the
first multi millionaires in New York. Incorporated into Long Island City in 1870
Demographic Breakdown
Demographics In Astoria’s early history, settlers were Dutch and German. Later came Irish in late 1800s to early 1900s.
They were of lower class Post World War II saw a large influx of Italians and Jews. 1960s saw the immigration of Greeks Neighborhoods populations are made of Dominicans,
Indians, Ecuadorians, Koreans, Chinese, Filipino, Romanian The low education levels in the area are representative of
the income in the area, which is mainly from small businesses
Economy1800 Astoria was composed of farmlandIncorporated into LIC in 1870, then later
incorporated into New York City in 1898Astoria became more industrial in later years
1899 Queens had 400 factories, producing $35 million in goods, compared to 1914 Queens, which had over 1,000 factories, making $225 in products.
One such company was American Ever Ready, manufacturing batteries, lamps, flashlights
Economy in 1914The New York State Barge Canal was being
completed Queens Chamber of Commerce had the BCTC build
terminals in many locations in Queens, including Halletts Cove.
Increased profit lead to construction of better apartments with increased amenities Hot water, lights, refrigerators Prices varied from $15 for 3 rooms to $25 for 5 rooms.
Homes were located at Steinway and Washington Avenues.
New York Barge Canal
Present EconomyAsotria’s unused industrial sites are being
revived and its waterfront is being redevelopedThis will bring in more housing units,
supermarkets, retail stores, restaurants, and schools
Astoria has hundreds of small businesses, employing an average of four people
Queen’s main employment establishments are construction, retail trade, healthcare services, and food services
Economy of Queens
Queens Economy
TransportationNew York Connecting RailroadThe Hell Gate Bridge - Crosses between Astoria
and Wards Island, ManhattanTriborough Bridge – Connects Manhattan, Queens,
and Bronx via Randalls and Wards IslandsE, M, R, N, Q, F trainsMarine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport – used for
shuttle service between New York and BostonNinety-Second Street FerryQueensboro BridgeAstoria Line street car : 1910-1939
Transportation
Transportation
Corruption in QueensThe years leading up to 1914 were wrought with
corruptionScandals followed three of Queen’s Borough
PresidentsThese scandals involved attempts to defraud the
municipal governmentMembers of the Democratic PartyJoseph Bermel, Lawrence Gresser, Maurice E.
Connolly
Joseph BermelBorough President of Queens1906 – 1908Served as Commissioner of Public WorksInvolved in Kissena Park Scandal Fled to Europe, ultimately dying in Carlsbad,
Czechoslovakia in 1921
Lawrence GresserCommissioner of Public Works under Joseph
BermelElected to Borough President of Queens in 1909Resigned six months later, based on accusation
of incompetency and the abuse of the office.Removed from office by N.Y. Governor John Dix
in September 27, 1911. Succeeded by Maurice E. Connolly
Maurice E. ConnollyBorough President of Queens (1911-1928)Member of Democratic PartyResigned in 1928. Investigated for involvement in a sewer graft
scandal.Found guilty of defrauding municipal
government.Sentenced to one year and $500 fine.
John Purroy Mitchel95th mayor of New York City (1914 -1917)Second-youngest mayor in the City.Member of the Fusion PartyStaunchly Anti-TammanyAs a lawyer, he investigated city incompetence,
inefficiency, and waste. Introduced widespread reform, especially the
Police Department
Martin H. Glynn40th Governor of New York ( October 1913 –
December 1914)First Irish American Roman Catholic head of
government. Member of Democratic PartyActive member in Progressive movement, and
Irish American AffairsCommitted suicide in 1924.
Kaufman Astoria StudiosLocated in Astoria, QueensPart of the Paramount Studios ComplexBuilt in 1920 by Famous Players-LaskyDuring the 1920’s, many short subjects were filmed, most notable being The Cocoanuts and Animal CrackersUsed by U.S Army Signal Corps in 1942 to make Army training filmsDesignated a national historic district in 1978.
Kaufman Astoria Studios
Astoria Park Located on West Shore of Queens, from South of
Triborough Bridge to north of Hell Gate BridgeCity of New York obtained 56 acres of this land in
October 1913. At this time, the location was called William J.
Gaynor Park after the mayorPark was renamed Astoria Park in December 1913. Park was expanded twice over the years: in 1937,
and later in 1969Park was renovated in 1980s
St. DemetriousOne of 11 Greek Orthodox churches
Probably one of the largest Orthodox churces outside of Greece
The Socrates Sculpture Park
Outdoor exhibition space for sculptures. Located on intersection of Broadway and Vernon
Boulevard
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