Early Newtown, Queens: From Mespat to Modern Queens
An eight-article series on early Newtown, Queens: Mespat, Middelburg, the 1656 land deal, waterfront farms, religion, revolt, and how to read Riker’s Annals today.
Geba Lodge and the Making of Modern Queens
Founded in Elmhurst in 1919, Geba Lodge No. 954 reflected the changing face of modern Queens. Its members included psychologists, psychiatrists, merchants, amusement-park operators, entertainers, tradesmen, and neighborhood leaders.