Queens Historical Society
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| Abbreviation | QHS |
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| Predecessor | Kingsland Preservation Committee |
| Formation | 1968 |
| Type | not-for-profit organization |
| Purpose | To promote and provide assistance for research into social, political, and economic aspects of Queens history and document the constant changes that continue to shape the borough. |
| Headquarters | Kingsland Homestead |
| Website | www |
The Queens Historical Society, which was founded in 1968 by
borough and is located in Kingsland Homestead, which is a historic house museum within Weeping Beech Park
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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.
References
- ^ Lii, Jane (1995-08-27). "Tea, Top Hats and Tranquility". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Toy, Vivian (1999-05-15). "Queens Finds its Own Landmarks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Goldman, Ari (1972-10-15). "Queens Unit Seeks to Save Borough Landmarks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Bertrand, Donald (2000-01-31). "Family in Fight for Plot". Daily News. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Bertrand, Donald (2000-04-24). "Wrangle Over Cemetery". Daily News. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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