Considering that Queenss north shore once had numerous beaches with resorts and amusement parks prior to the Second World War, are there any swimming sites still in operation on the East River? Ed Winters, are you related to Robert, now in Cambridge? And once I got an ice cream cone there and they charged me 15 cents (probably in the late 60s or early 70s), which was a mind-blowingly low price. I have a photo of my brother wearing a Wide Wings tee shirt. Live in Babylon now. Does anyone remember a day camp on the water in Whitestone called Wide Wings? Still the best Ive ever had. Was Ritchie Ferraro the younger brother of Dino Ferraro? I remember the Still have the watch Fr Flemings brother Willie QUEENS VILLAGE COMMITTEE FOR MENTAL HEALTH FOR JAMAICA COMMUNITY ADOLESCENT PROGRAM, INC. WHITESTONE VILLAGE BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION, INC. The Oleskiew families lived a few houses north on 154 st and on 14th Ave across from me. are any of my old friends out there?? and exactly where it was located? Also big wooden seesaws, metal swings, metal kiddie swings, high metal slides, and high, dangerous metal monkey bars. c) Sylvania Research Laboratory very possible had an incident c.1960. In the early 20th century, thislocationwas part of Long Islands Gold Coast, a stretch of waterfront mansions covering the northern shores of Queens and Nassau counties. This is not the official website of this company. When one visits Little Bay Park, the curved coastline is reminiscent of Orchard Beach. Storks bakery had the BEST ever hard rolls, could not wait till after mass on Sunday morning to pick them up! I remember Carvell and their raspberry sorbet and Storks with their jelly donuts. Rosalees mother, Myra OBrien (maiden name Myra Surgeon) lived to be 101 and died in 1971. The green knife sharpening truck ringing its bell. Its swimming pool however, is open to the public during the summer. 17th Ave between 150th Place and Clintonville St was a dirt road. Most of the homes on the six-acre site will have approximately 2,500 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, according to Tim O'Sullivan of Fulcrum Real Estate. It is not the small town I grew up in anymore, but to me, its still a great place to raise my family. Telephone Directory of Alpharetta, GA. 30005 Whitestone Among Long Island's top catering halls, Crest Hollow is perfect for virtually any social or corporate event for 100 or more guests. Hi Margaret Deciccio.I my name is Linda. In recent years, the coastlines of Manhattan and Brooklyn have been reclaimed by the public as ribbons of waterfront parkland take up shores that previously belonged to industry. 40-01 Little Neck Parkway 24A Little Neck, NY 11363. They sell for upwards of 300,000. View information about 307 Cresthaven Ln, Whitestone, NY 11357. Hi Fred: Are you related to College Points infamous Mayers Marina? I recognize Philmoony and Bill Tekverk I called a Billy to identify some of the people in the photos how can I get it on this blog the photos I think you guys may find it interesting, Hi joanie you lived on my block Howie your sister Alita I hope I spelled it right how are you Brenda you lived across the street too how is your brother Jerry How are you frank? The fridge in the kitchen was mounted on the ceiling over the counter like an overhead kitchen cabinet! I attended the CYO Day Camp from 1952 1960 when I became a Counselor. I too played alot of paddleball undr Whitestone Bridge. CRESTHAVEN-WHITESTONE CLUB, INC. (DOS ID: 441706)was incorporated on 07/15/1977in New York. Reminiscent of Liggett Hall on Governors Island, it nearly spans the width of the peninsula. Admission at that time was $1.50 . Candy Stores on every corner. Ed do you have a brother Robert in Cambridge, MA? Had to have been around 1967. I delivered the Long Island Star Journal, which yielded to the Long Island Press in 1968. I only remember going there that one summer and have memories of playing dodge ball in the gym,and going on a day trip to either rye Playland or rockaway beach (whichever had a swimming pool there ). Sorry, spent many summer days in Whitestone and can only remember the CYO day camp. Estupendo condo de venta en Walnut, CA. I often check real estate values for Beechhurst and I am amazed what houses are selling Any links to anything related would be great thx. My grandfather died from cancer in 1986 and Fran passed away in 2012 at age 90, still as feisty as ever until the very end. FNY will soon have a more comprehensive look at Fort Totten. This is me: PS193 (class of 61), St.Lukes (63) Bishop Reilly (67) Those were truly wonderful summers and gave us all life-long memories of happy, safe and exciting times. Its shoreline is largely comprised of upper income tract mansions and high rise apartments. They primarily conducted testing on Uranium and Thorium. My cousin was Richey Jensen ..one of the owners of Whitestone deli. How did it change so much ugh. I too was born in 1962, lived in Whitestone, and also attended PS 79. I had to deliver the Sunday paper at 6 a.m. each week and one day we had a blizzard! It was a wonderful place to grow up, I often wonder what it is like now. I did , however, find this amazing YouTube video of Whitestone pool 1963/1964 which I feel you could more closely identify with than I can. Where was the Tropicana plant? This 9-acre park covers aremnantof the property that belonged to Francis Lewis. The red Spanish style tile roofs belonged to the I used the pool for one summer (1954 or 1955). Thank you to all our donors that continue to support Forgotten NY. constructed. A formercountry club, Cresthaven, Powells Cove Boulevard between 3rd and 6th Avenues, once occupied 22 acres of waterfront real estate. I attended Immanuel Lutheran School from 1959-1968. Closer to the water, the pool had a pool house that overlooked the water and we used to take rowboats out into the river. We too lived on 12th road between 154th and 157th. Only 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place got trophies. He was quite intimidating. My best friend and I met our wives there. Growing up in Whitestone in the 60s and 70s, the waterfront (other than F. L. Park) was always a mystery to me, what with the large Tropicana plant, and then the private lanes and houses that you mention. Still have card/letter you sent me when I moved away. The average person cannot live there anymore because it is too expensive, Where does the middle class live now anyway.? So as the war progressed, to spite him, the US Army (the North) confiscated his plantation (wife was still home) and immediately began burying bodies on his front lawn. Milt, the Good Humor truck driver My brother in law is Karl Stork- He moved out to Montauk & was the head baker for Gurney`s Inn before retiring! I grew up in the 70s so remember some of the stuff you are mentioning. I would love to find some old pictures of the place. In our continuing series on the boroughs northern coast, we now visit Whitestone, Beechhurst and Fort Totten. John I came here in search of info about Whitestone Pool and you seem to have many memories of it. The property has a long and mixed history. Hello Jerry Friedman ! We used to go there in our bathing suits to cool off! ? They called us Star Boys in those days and, yes, we were all boys. Mr Harmon was a super nice gentleman, My favorite was Mrs. Frankel (my 3rd grade teacher). A couple of these streets reach the waters edge, but it does not appear that there is a beach in use at Cresthaven. He had a huge English Mastiff dog which used to patrol at night. In Whitestone. Also, nearby under the Throgs Neck Bridge was a horseshoe ring (still there) and Bands would play in the summertime. ft. house located at 3-30 Cresthaven Ln, Whitestone, NY 11357 sold for $1,400,000 on Nov 16, 2021. My brother knew one of her sons, I think his name was Paul. The chapel is leased to a Korean congregationwhilethe Officers Club is used by Bayside Historical Society. Now Billions.should have bought stock when I first saw the sign!! (505) 431 - 5992; man jumps off cruise ship after fight with wife I had a vivid picture of the couple who ran the store but the name was not there. He knew the Sanitation Dept would eventually get around to in probably in May lol. This is all from memory, but it had acreage and was fenced. I finished 6th grade there in 1963, JHS 185 in 1966 and Flushing High School in 1969. Location: 150 Street & 6 Avenue, Whitestone (former location of Cresthaven Country Club) Number of Homes: 44 single family homes Site Acreage: 6 acres Construction: 4 bedroom, all brick and precast stone Colonials with attached garage, 2,000-3,760 square feet, depending on the model. Its sad what whitestone has become. To make a donation, please use the button below. (Ugh.where did that water come from then?). I live not far from Tampa Florida now but have gone back a few years ago. Also vacant is the Willett Farmhouse, hidden behind thick vegetation. If memory serves, Cresthaven CC had a pool that was open to the public (25 cents) during the day except when being used by the CYO Catholic Youth Org. As close to small town America as you could get. I am now 68. Newly listed Venetian Isle apartments for rent in Boynton Beach. 5 bed 4 bath 3,180 sqft 4,592 sqft lot 3-30 Cresthaven Ln, Whitestone, NY 11357 Property Type Single Family Year Built 2000 Last Sold $1.4M in 2021 Price per sqft $440 Garage 2 Car Share this. The CYO camp in the 1970s would love to see pics, as I attended at a young age maybe 5-7yrs old and have memories of taking the bus there from Rego Park. Thanks for this. While some of the buildings on the former base are actively used as offices andtrainingfacilities,others are in a dilapidated state, ravaged by themoistureandwinds of the bay. All of those playground items are now probably considered too dangerous but somehow you and I an tens of thousands of other kids survived it! I was a paper boy from 1966 to 1968. I remember Frans husband wearing a baggy cardigan and bedroom slippers in the store, cigarette hanging out of his mouth. The site was part of the former Cresthaven Country Club and then was owned by real estate firm Whitestone Jewels LLC, but has been in foreclosure since 2007 after the firm defaulted on its. I think she said he was the assistant principal. Theparkhas a small cove that has a beach, but swimming is prohibited. I miss the old Whitestone so much! Jerry, Saturday, May 16, 2015 Whitestone developer might build 45 homes.or sell the land From the Queens Courier: The new owner of the former Cresthaven Country Club site in Whitestone is hoping to break ground on a massive development project of 45-single family detached residents by the end of the summer. Ive fond memories of Freddies Pizzeria in the Village, with its hitching post and a slice that, at one time,cost the same as a subway ride, 20 cents. I too attended the PS 184 Day Camp (Summertime only for two summers). Block Parties. It was chlorinated pretty well so no one every got sick. The city acquired this park in 1937. Fran came out and saved me from her mothers wrath! David. wonderful Sunday afternoons we spent there in the early 60s. Thats right. You remembered it correctly. Call today for an appointment 718-631-8900. In 2004, a private cul-de-sac was constructed between Second Avenueandthe waters edge,containingfour extravagant Mediterranean palaces. Went to Boosters beach and sold my share/spot, what an idiot I am!!!! In 2000, about 16 acres of the 22-acre site were sold to a developer that built 110 luxury homes on the site. Did you know that Robert E. Lee was the chief engineer responsible for building Fort Totten? One thing was that if you brought your lunch you had to eat in the auditorium due to lack of space in the cafeteria. Mostly good times, I have been trying to find information about the Whitestone ferry for many years. I also went to St. Lukes School and was a Booster Beach member. I lived in bldg 16 apartment 2D. It had a great Playground with Monkey Bars and the Long Swing sets which are banned today. Liived in LeHarve and Cryders before that. Played in the woods between the Renaissance and Wide Wings with my brothers. They were just happy care-free days with great kids and counselors. 323 Cresthaven Lane, Whitestone, NY 11357. Dear Rich, a few years ago I stumbled into a Facebook page being posted by a fellow named Ritchie Ferraro. The pool is a fond memory. It was run by Father Flemming. As we reported previously in College Point and North Astoria, Queens East River Shoreline is not as accessible. We have become a small city with many diversified cultures. I had relatives who lived in Whitestone. This promontory is known on maps as Cryders Point. $1,157,500. @2019 - Forgotten New York. We used to walk from school to Scottys Pizza on Franny Lew and Willets Point. I think the pizza man was Sal or Vito. 145-40 5 ave Whitestone, NY 11357: Presented by. In 1969:I keep my boat in Mayers Marina. 79primarily about how and why that magnificent building was torn down. Became Toms deli for many years I enjoyed walking down memory lane and am so thankful for my time on 11th and 13th Avenues. We would go onto the ferry and could see the water through the rotted out deck boards, never thinking we could have fallen into the abyss below. Ft. Share Location Property Info Property History Public Records Schools Similar Homes Sold 3/26/21 View All Map Street View last mansion left of those that had property that House I grew up in is still there; Zillows in the millions now seems absurd I thought we were poor . Hi. So named because of the spectacular water-views encompassing Whitestone's two landmark bridges, the property is the largest high-end single-family development currently under construction in Queens. Or maybe that was Miss/Mrs Scarpetta, a name that just popped into my head. I worked there 1 summer while in college. I remember Fran as well! We enjoyed Freddies pizza too and the Clintonville Bar Restaurant for fried shrimp and spaghetti. Their business is recorded as DOMESTIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. There was NO ROOM FOR ERROR! Whitestone, NY 11357. I remember having to wait on line each day for my papers and fighting through a Lord of the Flies type of environment to get my papers! The staff kept us safe by assigning colored swim caps according to our proficiency in the pool. The northeast extreme of Queens is an ear-shaped peninsula that was used as an army base between 1857 and 1995. Playing DAC Baseball in Fort Totten then sneaking into the Fort and hiding when the MPs in the Green Jeep would come through the tunnel. Its original name was Levitt House and the initials LH were imbedded in the tile floor of each of the 32 lobbies. Yes, The Bertlesons made their own chocolates and they were good! Tropicana was located on 154th street, off the water for deliveries by boat. Ficks market was the butcher shop across the street from my house on 17th Ave and 150th St. That the old Sylvania or GE property had some type of radioactive incident around 1960? What else do you know about Sylvania besides the rumor? I have a neighbor who attended P.S. $25 a day made me feel wealthy. PS 193, Stage, Waldbaums, Adventures Inn, Tropicana, LeHarve, CYO, Cresthaven.., seemed like you could bike for a thousand miles and discover something wildly adventurous every single day. A former country club, Cresthaven, Powell's Cove Boulevard between 3rd and 6th Avenues, once occupied 22 acres of waterfront real estate. Me too! All the places everyone spoke about sparks a memory. Hope you are happy and healthy! Acrossthe bay from Utopia Parkway is Fort Totten and behind it is Great Neck. 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