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Historical Societies in Queens, New York

Learn about the rich history of Queens, NY, through the events and publications on these historical societies.

Queens Historical Society
This organization is involved in preservation and education. Their offices are in an historic house of which public tours are available.

Sunnyside Gardens Preservation Alliance
Group dedicated to preservation of Sunnyside Gardens, a unique model community in western Queens, with the goal of attaining landmark status for the neighborhood.

Bayside Historical Society
Learn the history of Bayside and northeastern Queens through the Bayside Historical Society's website.

Douglaston & Little Neck Historical Society
The Douglaston and Little Neck Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Douglaston and Little Neck. Its website has excellent historical photographs and maps of the area, including this beautiful 1903 map of what is now the Alley Pond Park.

Richmond Hill Historical Society
Learn the history of Richmond Hill and find old maps of the neighborhood.

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