Ditmars Boulevard
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| Former name(s) | Ditmars Avenue |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Ditmars family |
| Owner | Ditmars |
| Major junctions |  Grand Central Parkway in East Elmhurst |
| East end | Astoria Boulevard / 111th Street in East Elmhurst |
Ditmars Boulevard, originally known as Ditmars Avenue, is a street located in northwest
Route description
Ditmars Boulevard begins at an intersection with Shore Boulevard in Astoria on the banks of the East River, just north of Astoria Park. The road continues to the east until it reaches the western edge of LaGuardia Airport, terminating at an intersection with 81st Street, north of Bowery Bay Boulevard and near Marine Air Terminal.[1]
Southeast of this intersection, on the other side of the
History
The earliest Ditmars ancestor was Jan Jansen Ditmarsen (John the Son of John from Ditmars) who immigrated to America from Holstein in Germany. The first Ditmars settled in Dutch Kills about 1647. Ditmars Boulevard and the East River was the site of Dr. Dow Ditmars' home. The doctor, who died in 1860 at age 90, was held in high esteem by the community. A son, Abram Ditmars, later became the first Mayor of Long Island City in 1870.
Transportation
The
In popular culture
The boulevard is the location of Brett Weir's apartment in
References
- ^ a b c Google (January 9, 2017). "Ditmars Boulevard" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ "History Topics". Greater Astoria Historical Society. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ Gest, Emily (1997-07-20). "Then & Now; Steinway & Sons Factory". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ "BMT Astoria Line: Ditmars Boulevard". nycsubway.org. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ "Queens Bus Map" (PDF). Metropolitan Transportation Authority. August 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
External links
- Where the Piano Meets the Bouzouki – The New York Times February 18, 1996
- Life on Ditmars and Part 2 – Forgotten NY
- A Walk Down Ditmars Boulevard – Bridge and Tunnel Club