How Long Island City Was Created in 1870
In 1870, Astoria, Hunter’s Point, Ravenswood, Dutch Kills, Blissville, Steinway, and other communities united to create Long Island City.
Ravenswood: The Lost Estates and Industrial Shoreline of Western Queens
Ravenswood was once a wooded East River district of colonial estates and country homes. Its history runs from the Blackwell family and Hell Gate to industry and Long Island City.
Dutch Kills: The Creek, Mills, and Farms Beneath Modern Long Island City
Dutch Kills was once a tidal creek country of mills, farms, and old Newtown families. Its hidden waterway still tells the story beneath modern Long Island City.
Hunter’s Point: The Vanished Hill That Became Long Island City’s Gateway
Hunter’s Point began as a solitary hill at the mouth of Newtown Creek. Discover how Dominie’s Hook became a railroad terminal, industrial waterfront, and the gateway to Long Island City.
Island City Lodge No. 586 and the Temple That Served the City
Founded at the end of the Civil War, Island City Lodge No. 586 grew with Long Island City itself. Its Jackson Avenue Masonic Temple stood at the center of neighborhood life and later served not only the craft, but the city around it.