Queens Historical Society

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The Queens Historical Society, which was founded in 1968 after a merger with the Kingsland Preservation Commission, is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Queens, New York and interpreting the history of the borough as it relates to various historical periods.[1][2] The historical society is the only museum about Queens' history within the borough and is located in Kingsland Homestead, which is itself, a historic house museum within Weeping Beech Park.

Among the historical society's main projects is assisting in the preservation and designation of the borough's landmarks[3], the preservation of the Brinckerhoff Family Cemetery,[4][5] as well as several other cemeteries in the borough.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lii, Jane (1995-08-27). Tea, Top Hats and Tranquility. Thew New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  2. ^ Toy, Vivian (1999-05-15). Queens Finds its Own Landmarks. Thew New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  3. ^ Goldman, Ari (1972-10-15). Queens Unit Seeks to Save Borough Landmarks. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  4. ^ Bertrand, Donald (2000-01-31). Family in Fight for Plot. Daily News. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  5. ^ Bertrand, Donald (2000-04-24). Wrangle Over Cemetery. Daily News. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

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