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Queens, Then and Now

Queens offers a rare look at New York City's largest borough, featuring many never-before-seen images.


The borough of Queens, New York, has seen many historical and geographical changes. Marshlands, woods, and farms gave way to factories, thriving communities, and the nation's premier arterial highway system.

Jason D. Antos

Jason D. Antos, a lifelong resident of Queens, is the author of two other local history books about the borough, Whitestone and Shea Stadium.

Arcadia Publishing