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Hello, I'm running into nothing but dead ends trying to locate my Father, John Acken Smith's, death info and burial place. I found him in the 1930 census at age 14 living at the address below. 1930 CENSUS 8766 113 Street in Richmond Hills, Queens Ed #554 P.14 Charles Smith 53 Insurance Rebecca 50 Walter 23 comm'l artist Imogene 17 John 14 Everyone in the family was born in NY and never left it. According to the census, my Grandparents, Charles and Rebecca's parents, were also born in NY. No one on the alumni list seems to Remember my father. I can't find any clue for any of these people after the 1930 census. I've tried the SSDI, death records and various other suggestions. Im told my father was handled by a Richmond Hill funeral home. He died age 33. 1947-48. Death county is unknown. Cemetery most likely in Brooklyn. Greenwook and Cypress Hills. Both are uncooperative in doing a John Smith search without a death date. Thank you for reading this. D.Theodora Smith Author: D. Smith - Of SF Bayarea, CA
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 29 December 2002. |
| I AM ALWAYS
AVAILABLE TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH ANY OF MY OLD CLASSMATES...EVEN RICHARD
OLF. LISA STRUM AND I MARRIED ON 9/13/87, THANKS TO BILLY LEECOCK'S EFFORT
IN ORGANIZING A 15 YEAR REUNION. THANKS BILLY. THOSE WERE THE BEST YEARS
OF MY LIFE.
Author: FRANK SENGER - Of LEVITTOWN
This entry was recorded on Monday, 23 December 2002. |
| Questin:
Trying to get copy of RHHS Yearbook for class of 1966, any clues??????????????
also reposting
my message as my ISP has changed and now at stephenedwards@cablespeed.com
If I could
do it all over, with what I know now, of course ;>)
Author: steve edwardsa - Of Severn, Maryland
This entry was recorded on Monday, 23 December 2002. |
| My father,
Wilfred E. Schmitt, graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 1927. He
passed away in 1987, and I have been researching his early years in Brooklyn
and Queens.
Author: Bob Schmitt
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 21 December 2002. |
| Although
I am a Democrat, I am very happy to hear that the RH Republican Club has
been saved from over zealous developers. May this be a new beginning for
the Richmond Hill community in preserving its treasured past!
Author: Gerald Jenkins - Of Richmond Hill, NY, USA. This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 18 December 2002. |
| Nancy, that's
great news about the Republican Club. Thanks for helping save part of my
past.
-Chuck
Author: Chuck Rawlinson This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 18 December 2002. |
| I JUST WANTED
TO SPREAD THE NEWS THAT TODAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 2002 THE RICHMOND HILL REPUBLICAN
CLUB WAS OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED A LANDMARK AND IS SAFE FROM BEING DEMOLISHED.
WE ALL WORKED VERY HARD TO SAVE THIS ELEGANT BUILDING AND ARE GRATEFUL
TO ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE SUPPORTED US AND FOUGHT WITH US . I WANT TO THANK
CARL BALLENAS FOR ALL HIS RESEARCH THAT CONVINCED THE COMMISSION OF THE
HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE BUILDING AS WELL AS THE ARCHITECTURAL MERIT, (THANK
YOU IVAN MRAKOVCIC FOR YOUR DESCRIPTION). WE ALSO HAVE TWO WONDERFUL CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS, MELINDA KATZ AND DENNIS GALLAGHER FOR
THEIR UNDYING SUPPORT. WE ALL TOGETHER MADE IT HAPPEN. STAND UP AND CHEER!!! Author: NANCY CATALDI - Of historic richmond hill
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 18 December 2002. |
wow!!! what
history and memories this little town in Queens holds! i never realized
that RH was such an old memorable place. Anywayz, i am 15 years old and
lived in richmond Hill all my life.I went to the private school down my
block known as ST. BENEDICT JOSEPH LABRE.I went there from 1st grade up
to 8th grade. i will never forget St. Bennys, as we students called it.
I do remember the dances they held and bingo nights. Now i attend RHHS
and it is not as it was 50 years ago. Yes we still have that swimming pool
and the church on 114st. and the JAHNS ice cream store still exists as
well. RH is a very different place from the way it was, the people are
no longer Gews, Italians, Germans, Irish, & Whattals. Most of the people
here in RH are indians, from India, Guyana, and Trinidad, along with some
Hispanics. I guess the people have changed but RH is indeed a very nice
and peaceful place to live in! i enjoy going to SMOKEY OVAL PARK and FOREST
PARK in the Summer. Well i dont want to bore you readers but it is very
nice to learn of my towns history and people. I can now share this with
all my family who live here in RH. I enjoyed this website and now i have
a better understanding of where i grew up and who the people were. I will
be sure to inform all the RH residents of this great website!!! I have
learned alot and i have grown to appreciate RH a little more. thankz alot. 
Author: Puja Bhushan - Of Richmond Hill, Queens, America the Beautiful.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 17 December 2002. |
| My fiancee
and I live at Kimball Court. He said this building has been around since
1932. I didn't think that Richmond Hill had so many interesting facts about
it. We are glad to be a part of it. Thanks
Author: Kim Rampersad and J. Uvino - Of NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 16 December 2002. |
| P.S 90--the
year is 1943,so I am about 7 years old, and I have just been summoned to
the office of the Principal, Mr. Laderburg. If you were around in that
time you will remember that Mr. Laderburg was known to have in his office
the infamous "spanking machine" which made going to his office especially
scary! I got to his office and went in--I didn`t see the spanking machine--I
saw Mr. Laderburg, with two other kids I knew--Robert Linder and Walter
Palsgraff. I later found out that Mr.L. had been summoning the school "screw-ups"
to his office all day long. Bear in mind that this was during World War
Two, and Mr. Laderburg was Jewish,so what he was about to ask was no laughing
matter. He asked us if we had any idea who was drawing swastikas on the
side of the school building. As I said,I was seven years old--not only
did I NOT KNOW what a swastika was--I had never even heard the word before,
so when he said the word, I heard "SWATS-STICKER" and thought it was one
of the funniest words I had ever heard. I couldn`t keep myself from laughing--big
mistake!!! I didn`t see it coming, but I felt it!He slammed me in the stomach
so hard it knocked the breath out of me and I doubled over.After a few
minutes, when we convinced him that we knew nothing of the crime, we were
all sent back to our class rooms. Now, if that were to happen today, the
A.C.L.U. would be there in a minute--in those times,however, if a teacher
or some one in authority smacked you,you took it and shut up. If you went
home and told your mother, she knew you probably deserved it,and then she
would give you another swat.On many occasions Mrs. Krueger, my first grade
teacher rapped my hand with her ruler; Mrs. Huetchens,my second grade teacher
loved bopping me in the back of the head with a book. I think I went through
P.S.90 as the test dummy for the teachers--"there goes the little Glennon
kid-here is your ruler"---"WHAM!!!!!" Anyway,if any one out there reads
this,and knows who put those swastikas on the P.S. 90 wall fifty years
ago,please tell them that they still owe an apology to Mr. Laderburg--and
please tell me who they are so I can give them a "whup" in the belly!!!
Author: Garry Glennon - Of edison,n.j., u.s.a..
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 14 December 2002. |
| I was born
on Jamaica Ave 123rd.St.in the year of 1926. My childhood years from infant
to the year 1937 was spent in the Richmond Hill area and I have found memories.
Author: Anthony Mancaruso - Of Anchorage, UNITED STATES.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. |
| I was born
on Jamaica Ave 123rd.Stin the year of 1926. My childhood yaers from infant
to the year 1937 was spent in the Richmond Hill area and I have found memories.
Author: Anthony Mancaruso - Of Anchorage, UNITED STATES.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. |
| Great Site!
Author: Mildred B. - Of North Plainfield, NJ, USA. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 December 2002. |
| I've often
wondered about my neighborhood's past - Thanks for the history!
Author: Colleen McCarthy - Of Richmond Hill, NY, USA. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 December 2002. |
| Richmond
Hill is a diamond in the rough!
Author: Preston - Of Richmond Hill, NY, USA. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 December 2002. |
| Thank You
Guys! You helped me do my report on Jacob Riis and I got some good pictures.
Author: Amy - Of Fred'burg, USA!!!.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 December 2002. |
| I lived in
Richmpnd Hill from 1936 to 1966. Great times growing up in the 40`s. Stickball
in the street, with no cars to worry about-- most people didn`t own cars
then; roller skating,three movie theatres in town--R.K.O. Keiths, The Garden,
and Loews Willard in Woodhaven. Frers Ice Cream Parlor at Jamaica Ave.
and 107th. Great place to grow up!!
Author: Garry Glennon - Of edison, u.s.a..
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 December 2002. |
| Wow! What
a great site. I looked up the city because my birth certificate says I
was born in the Richmond Hill Sanatorium. Does anyone know where that hospital
was? I know I lived here for a year but don't know where. Thanks to the
folks who keep up the site.
Author: James Wise - Of Wichita Falls TX
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 4 December 2002. |
| One measure
of a community's vitality and quality of life is the degree to which it
nurtures and fosters the growth of the arts among its citizens. Richmond
Hill can boast being home to its own Choral performing arts group, the
Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill. Since 1998, this community choral
group has been in artistic residence at St. John's Lutheran Church on 114th
St. and offering two annual concerts with professional soloists and orchestra.
Its members and audience come from Richmond Hill and throughout the metropolitan
area.
Please support the performing arts in Richmond Hill and attend the SMC's Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec 8 at 3pm at St. John's. See the SMC webpage which resides on the www.richmondhillny.com site for further details. In a unique
partnership to support the arts, another Richmond Hill landmark, Salerno
Italian Restaurant will donate 15% of your lunch/dinner tab on Dec 8 to
the SMC. All you have to do to show your ticket stub or program book. So
support the arts AND local business on Dec. 8th.
Author: Phil Skabeikis - Of Richmond Hill, Queens.
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 30 November 2002. |
| My wife and
I are editors of the Richmond Hill Historical Society Quarterly Newsletter
which is sent to all Society members as a benefit of membership. If you
have not received the latest Newsletter, you may not be current in your
dues, so please renew today. The Fall 2002 edition features information
about securing old photos of your home in NYC Property Tax Archives, reports
on recent RHHS activities and projects, excerpts from two Jacob Riis short
stories with Christmas themes, etc.
To all members
who have received the Newsletter, the editors would very much like to know
your reaction to it, what you like or dislike, what you would like to see,
etc. We are always looking for contributions of pictures or articles to
include. So let us hear from you.
Author: Phil Skabeikis
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 30 November 2002. |
| I am a researcher
attempting to locate information about/photographs of and/or to contact
descendants of John Riis, a son of Jacob Riis, who went west as a young
man and served as a ranger in the U.S. Forest Service in southern Utah,
southern California, Idaho, and central Oregon from 1907 to 1913. He met
a young woman from the southern United States who arrived on the first
train from Portland to Bend, OR, in October 1911, married her probably
in 1912, and left the Forest Service probably in 1913 to return east/south
(to live in VA?) with her. I know nothing of his subsequent life. I do
have a copy of his 1937 book inscribed "To Dr. Philip Jones from his friend,
John Riis" dated January 22, 1942.
Any information that the Richmond Hill Historical Society or any of its members may be able to provide about John Riis or about his descendants who might provide such information would be most useful to current research on early U.S. Forest Service administration of and research in the Deschutes National Forest in which Riis served from the autumn of 1910 until he left the Forest Service, and in securing his place in Forest Service history. Thank you. Les Joslin
John Riis
published a book, Ranger Trails (1937, the Dietz Press, Richmond, VA)
Author: Les Joslin - Of Bend, OR, USA.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 29 November 2002. |
| I grew up
on 128th and 129th Sts near 107th Ave; my father grew up on 103rd Ave.
and 125th St.
Author: James Galbraith - Of Bel Air, MD.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 29 November 2002. |
| I'm a 1946
graduate of R.H.H.S. and would love to hear from any of my former class
mates. Viola Pronevitz,Bobby Meth, Hugh Lowery to name a few.
Author: Mary Jane Paul - Of Haddam, Conn., U.S.A..
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 28 November 2002. |
| I remember
all my old friends from Richmond Hill. If anyone checks into the guest
book, please write back. Dennis and Sissy Turner, Kathy Kelly, Tom Eckert,
Daphne and Kenny Erwin, Lorraine LeVecchio. I would love to know where
to get in touch with any of them.
Author: Lynne Galbraith Fitzpatrick - Of Toms River, NJ, USA.
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 21 November 2002. |
| Hi, my wife
Diane and I are members of the RHHS. Today we'll searching for the website
of WCBS Radio, I came upon this information: "This station, for decades
the flagship station of the Columbia Broadcasting System, got it's start
in 1924 as WAHG, placed on the air by Richmond Hill, Queens, radio manufacturer
Alfred H. Grebe. Grebe, whose first experimental broadcasts dated back
to 1921,formed Atlantic Broadcasting Company in 1926 and renamed the the
station WABC at that time. In 1928, CBS bought out WABC and it's parent
company, creating it's first Radio station, operating at a frequency of
860kc,and featuring Bing Crosby, Burns & Allen & Kate Smith. The
station moved to it's current frequency,880kc,in 1941 and finally adopted
the name of it's owner,WCBS,in 1946. CBS debuted "Newsradio 88" in 1967
and became 100% all news by 1970"
History of CBS radio Best regards, Rich Hansen Author: Richard E. Hansen - Of doylestown, pennsylvania.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 11 November 2002. |
| NICE SITE
Author: COLLECTING/COLLECTABLES
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 9 November 2002. |
| My father
(William Schweit) past away 1976. I never got to meet him, because I was
placed up for adoption by my birth mother. I learned that my father was
a chef at the Triangle Hofbrau Rest. Please assist me. I also learned that
they closed some time ago, however, I am looking for any addresses that
can help me locate the former owner, who knew my father or past employee's.
Thank you so much for your time.
Author: william h. poole - Of Concord, U.S.A..
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. |
| Just returned
from voting in this year's election. I recall another election day when
I was about 8 or 10 years old, 1912 or 1914. I went with my father to the
Morris Park LIRR station area to find out what the election results were.
It was dark outside and very cold. Any warmth was to be found in the local
bar located on Alantic Avenue. A barnfire had been lit and there was a
crowd gathered in the street to view the results being shown on the large
outdoor screen. As advertisement for the local coal company, which my father
worked for, a picture of their horse drawn wagon was shown with its driver.
That driver was my father! Perhaps that is the reason I remember that Election
Day so long ago. How I wish I had that picture of my father!
Another way we found out the election results was from the paper.. not the radio or TV as we do today. Instead the Newsboy would be running up and down the streets yelling, " extra, extra read about who won" or something similar to this. Author: Frances Gillen Schleehauf - Of Bay Shore, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 5 November 2002. |
| When people
want to criticize something they dislike about Richmond Hill, they should
complain to the Local Community Board, Block Association, Police Dept.,
local officials, etc. The Richmond Hill Historical Society is made up of
volunteer residents who care deeply about Richmond Hill and want to preserve
the history and future of this community.
Author: webmaster - Of Richmond Hill, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 3 November 2002. |
| My curiosity
got the better of me,and here I am,reading about Jack Maple.He reminds
me of my father,obviously a very caring person,a true contributor to humanity!God
bless Jack,and my father.
Author: Ginger Kettner Schiller - Of Janesville, USA.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 3 November 2002. |
| What a fabulous
site and the pictures WOW! I live in England and I am a member of the Victorian
Society, and The Oscar Wilde Society - I shall check out this site often
Author: Christine Dalton - Of Birmingham, England.
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 31 October 2002. |
| I grew up
in Richmond Hill and moved to New Jersey in 1973 when my son, Sean was
born. Went to Holy Child Jesus and graduated in 1958. Loved growing up
in Richmond Hill - it was a great place!
Author: Lynne Galbraith Fitzpatrick - Of Toms River
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 31 October 2002. |
| A heartfelt
'Thank You' to all the supporters and speakers who voiced their concern
that The Richmond Hill Republican Club be saved (Landmarked) at todays
Public Hearing at the Landmarks Commission. Neighbors, visionaries, and
politicians presented a varied and convincing argument that now is the
time for the Landmarks Preservation Commission to 'stand up on its hind
legs' and do the right thing. Just by being there, in such powerful force,
your support means so much to our community - Thank You !
p.s. Dennis
Gallagher and Melinda Katz - you were great albeit from different sides
of the aisle. Great teamwork; and fun as well!
Author: Ivan Mrakovcic R.A. - Of Richmond Hill, USA.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. |
| Lived in
Kew Gardens from 1954 to 1966. My brothers, Gerard and Anthony, and I graduated
from Holy Child Jesus in Richmond Hill. Would love to hear from any old
classmates or friends.
Author: Kathryn Zabrocki - Of Gilmanton, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 28 October 2002. |
| Our family
thourghly enjoys the weekly episodes of "The District". It has taken too
long to research who Jack Maple was. Our curiosity was peeked by the sign
off credits each week but had not taken the time to look up the information.
Knowing the history will only make each episode more interesting to watch.
Author: PATRICIA SWATUK - Of MT BRYDGES, CANADA.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 27 October 2002. |
| I was 2 years
old when my parents moved to Richmond Hill in 1906. At that time it was
country with its dirt roads,
fields and woods, a few phones and no movie houses. The Long Island Rail Road ran above ground along Atlantic Avenue with a watch tower at each crossing occupied by a gatekeeper for lowering or raising the crossing gate. The gatekeeper at Elm (114th street) was Mr. Evans. The streets were not numbered but named such as Elm for 114th street and Greenwood for 11th street. The road on Atlantic and 115th street would always flood when there was a good rain and us kids would run outside to splash around in this water. I remember the dirt as being red. On the northwest corner of Atlantic and 114th street was a grocery store where the fruits and vegetables were displayed outside as well as small bundles of wood needed for the wood burning stoves used for cooking and heating. Milk was sold from a large can from which you ladled it out into your own enamel container. Alongside the grocer was a butcher and a barber. The firehouse was near the corner of 111th street and next to that the shoemaker who treated the children to candy. On the southwest corner of Atlantic was a hardware store, a bar and grill was next to it where lunch was free if you bought a beer, than the ice and coal yard and adjoining that the blacksmith. Ice was needed for the ice box since there were no refrigerators and coal for heating. The blacksmith of course for all the horses that were needed to pull the wagons ... no cars at this time. On 114th street and the northeast corner of Atlantic was Gass Bakery. Buns sold for 10 cents a dozen with an extra bun for good luck. I worked there on Sundays when I was 10 uears old so that was in 1914. The daughter, Helen Gass, and her boyfriend gave me my first ride in his automobile. I was so excited and so proud to be sitting in that car! Jamaica Avenue had a 5 & 10 cent store, Buck's Ice Cream store and a butcher where you could buy rabbits for your dinner. They were hung over wooden barrels. A lady usually sat outside grating horse radish. My family lived in what was known as THE FLATS above the grocer. It is still there but the grocery store has been replaced by an outo supply store and the exterior has been redone in a cement covering. The beautiful turret windows where my mother hung a hammonk has been covered over with just the center window left. The old fire escape which my family used on a cold December night to escape from what we thought was a fire in 1914 is still there. What had happened was that there was a small fire in the building next to us and the smoke had drifted to our building. There are 3 floors above the store and each floor had 4 apartments consisting of a livingroom, kitchen and 2 bedrooms but no bathroom. You washed up at the kitchen sink. The only heat we got was from the wood burning kitchen stove. Each family had there own toilet unit located at the end of the hall. Two on each end. The kitchen had a window which looked out onto the hallway. Florence Chamberlin and her parents lived there, my Schaefer relatives, Mr. Evans (the gatekeeper) and his family and my family. My father was Jacob Gillen a German immigrant. He worked for the coal company making deliveries with a horse and wagon and then worked for the baker Mr. Gass. In the 1920's he worked for the Duggan Brothers Bakers delivering baked goods to the residents of Howard Beach. My sister Gussie was born at home on Greenwood Street(111th) in 1906 and my brother Johnny also born at home in THE FLATS in 1914. I attended the little school on 114th street and recall a Miss Eaton as one of my teachers as well as a classmate Mary Duggan. I attended Richmond High School for just a few months in 1918 before moving to Rockland county to an unknown town of Nanuet. We returned to live in Maspeth, Ridgewood and finally back to Richmond Hill where my parents bought a home on 105th street near Jerome. I was married in OL Gate of Heaven Church in 1926. My daughter was baptized there and attended the OL of Wisdom Academy which before it was torn down was located behind the church on 103rd street. This past July I celebrated my 98th birthday. I don't move around as fast as I use to when I climbed the billboards or jumped over the barrels but my memories of Richmond Hill are as vivid today as if it was yesterday. Richmond Hill was a wonderful place and I treasure my memories of it. FRANCES GILLEN
SCHLEEHAUF
Author: J. Mihalo - Of Bay Shore, United States.
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 26 October 2002. |
| I graduated
F. K. Lane January 1952. Lived on Cooper and Evergreen and got on El at
Chauncey St. and got off at Elderts Lane. Swam in Cypress Hills and had
a few beers at Tooties. Played HS baseball and semi-pro with Jamaica Water
Supply and U S Steel, played in the last game in Dexter Park.
Author: Frank Cunningham - Of Mechanicsburg,, US.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 25 October 2002. |
| Enjoyed learning
about Richmond Hill, NY
Author: Rudolf Dittmark - Of Lancaster, PA |
| I grew up
in Richmond Hill and attended P.S 55 and R.H.H.S. I loved Liberty Avenue.
Hung out at Prusser's Ice Cream Parlor across from the Leffert's Movie
Theater. Played ball at Smokie Park. Bought records at Al Diamonds Record
Store. Bought clothes at Gibb's in Jamaica. Went swimming at Cypress Pool
on Jamaica Ave. Love to see movies at the RKO Keiths, the Valencia Movie
theater and the RKO Alden in Jamaica. Worked for years at the Bohack Supermarket
on Liberty Ave near the Van Wyck. Grew up with the Culotta's, Michael and
Vinny, The Winter brothers Dennis and Richie, Paul Messell, Paul Volski,
Mary Ward, the Spinelli Brothers, Carmine and Nicky, Mary Culotta, Jimmy
Wilson, Billy and Patricia Molineaux.
Author: Paul Naso - Of Marlboro, New Jersey
This entry was recorded on Friday, 25 October 2002. |
| Found your
sight thru clasmates.com and was overwhelmed by all the old photos especially
the one of the LIRR crash of 1950.My brother was one of the first ones
to arrive on the seen as we lived right across the street. He was the only
one small enough to fit thru the windows of the trains so with a borrowed
helmet from a fireman he climbed thru the windows and brought out many
of the dead and comforted some of the injured. Also two of my sisters took
names and phone numbers and made calls to relatives of the injured and
made coffee for some of the workers. I was born and raised in RH and still
live here.
Author: virginia De la Rue McDonagh - Of richmond hill ny, usa.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 20 October 2002. |
| Thanks for
the memories!
Author: Penelope - Of Boulder, CO, USA. This entry was recorded on Saturday, 19 October 2002. |
| i enjoyed
reading all the memories other people have had about r.h. i lived there
from 1958-1973,went to ps 51,ps90 and jhs 210 and of course r.h.hs.i remember
jahn's,rko, forest and smokey parks, & playing in the streets games
like court ring a levio and uncle sam. i lived at 89-32 118st.best wishes
to all residents past and present.
Author: jim coutlangus - Of harrisburg, usa.
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 16 October 2002. |
| hi just wanted
to drop a note saying how pleased i was to receive my copy of "images of
america Richmond Hill" in todays mail i had to sit down and read it immediately....wonderful
i just havent had the time to sit and go through all my aunts pictures
but you will be the first to know when i do ....thank you so much for all
your work and research efforts they are truly appreciated!!!
Author: carol thomson
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 15 October 2002. |
| Your web
site brought back many memories. I have lived all 65 years in Richmond
Hill. I remember Patsy the ice man , the vegtable peddler and the pretzel
man working on 125th st and Jamaica ave. Does anyone remember Martini's
drug store, Frank's Italian deli? We were lucky to have many moveie theaters
RKO Keiths, The Garden, Casino ,Jerome, Lefferts.
I went to Holy Child and remember Geogre Ham's candy store on 111th St , The fish store on 112th St Degeovonia' barbara shop,Richmonh Hill Tin , Gebbarts and may more. Looking back Richmond Hill was and is a good place to grow up in, Author: George Rokenbrod - Of Richmond Hill, Queens.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 13 October 2002. |
| This site
was a wonderful & unexpected find. I spent my childhood (Holy Child
Catholic School); summers playing Hide & Seek on our "Dead End" street
- thru marriage (first try in 1968!) at 100-20 88th Avenue in Richmond
Hill. Had the birthday party at the skating rink (thanks, Mom..we all walked
over in the unexpected March snow one year. I guess Dad was, um, not there...)
and ice cream at Jahns. I was so proud & happy! Scraped thru Our Lady
of Wisdom in Ozone Park. Have a nice family, but the hard way! Often I
wonder why I ever left Richmond Hill. Wish everyone well.
Author: Eileen Friese, USA.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2002. |
| My family
moved from Brooklyn to Richmond Hill in 1962,
113 St. & 101 Ave. I was there until I got married in 1985 and moved out to The Island. I moved here to Miami 6 years ago but my heart never left Richmond Hill. Great friends and great memories that I will cherish for a life time. Went to P.S.62, JHS 210, and Edison High School(class of 74). The memories are endless: The Casino movie theater (sneaking in the side door), dances @ St. Bennys, Chesters candy store on 101 ave & 111th st. for egg creams and comics, Tinys hobby shop on Jamaica Ave for models, buying stickball bats and Pennsy Pinkies at Sukons, the Pet shop on Liberty and 113th, playing stick ball at the school yard (PS 62), playing skelly in the street(C-A-R!), bike riding the trails in Forest Park & sleigh riding @ The Soup Bowl, taking the A train to Rockaway, playing softball @ Richmond Hill (HS), hangin out at Smokey Park!, the list can go on and on. Thanks for this website it's great to be able to go to this site and flashback. I just showed my wife the pictures of The Triangle Hofbrau. That was were we had our first dinner date as husband and wife on July 14th, 1985 we walked there from our first apartment on 112th St. and Jamaica Ave. Growing up in Westbury it took my wife some time to get use to the J train going by at night, I was immune to that sound! Keep up the great work on this site and add some newer pictures so us Ex-Pariot Hillites that are far away can see the neighborhood today. Author: Mario Barroso - Of Miami, Florida
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 10 October 2002. |
| I'm thinking
about buying a house in Richmond Hill North. I have an 8 year old daughter
that I would send to Holy Child. Any insight as to where the neighborhood
is going? I love the homes. I grew up in Woodhaven, but that avenue scares
me. My e-mail is cloan@hotmail.com
Author: Dave - Of new york, usa.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 8 October 2002. |
| Hello. Could
I possibly impose upon you for some information that might untie an artistic
Gordian knot-I am very near to using the proverbial sword. I cannot find
a medal for St. Benedict Joseph Labre. Could you e-mail me the address,
telephone, e-mail of St. Benedict Joseph Labre Church in Morris Park? You
have my word you will be in the acknowledgments page if it is ok'd by the
Vatican when i finish in 4-7 years. Thank you, Katheryn Hughes, M.A.
96 West 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ. 85364 tel: 928-819-0206 E-mail: dhelixxkh@ao.com Author: Katheryn Hughes, M.A. - Of Yuma, AZ 85364, U.S.A..
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 8 October 2002. |
| I was very
fortunate to attend the Richmond Hill Archival Museum Dedication which
was held on Saturday. This is truly a remarkable display of history and
seems to speak volumes of memories that still linger on in the hearts and
minds of all who call or called Richmond Hill home. Many thanks to all
our community leaders who helped to establish this unique historic collection
into a permanent exhibit which can be cherished for generations to come!
If you would like further info regarding the Archive, please email
Author: ddoyle - Of Richmond Hill, NY, US.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 7 October 2002. |
| i love this
town and this website!
Author: monika - Of Richmond Hill, U.S.. This entry was recorded on Monday, 7 October 2002. |
| This is an
historical arena but has been re-visited.
Author: Solomonm - Of Lagos, Nigeria. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 6 October 2002. |
| I lived in
Richmond Hill until I was 19 and then moved to Florida. I still go back
to visit every now and again. I love the Richmond Hill sites!
Author: Elizabeth Schweiker Hannon - Of Pembroke Pines, USA.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 4 October 2002. |
| Hello everybody
Will give you all the details on the Deehans from Co Sligo Irl.,soon ,perhaps
we are related Best of Irish LUCK from Ireland Regards AlfieDeehan
Author: Alfie Deehan - Of Galway , Ireland.
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 3 October 2002. |
| Today is
holiday in Germany (Tag der deutschen Einheit). I find your site while
searching "Berlin". Great Website and very usefull. - Tom from Berlin
Author: Tom from Berlin, Germany.
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 3 October 2002. |
| My sister
just told me of your site and I remember all the stuff that the person
at the top of the list wrote about. Miss Silinski is indeed a famous character,
as she taught both my sisters and my uncle as well. My first grade teacher
was Miss Bauman and my kindergaren teacher was Miss O'meara. I too remember
the stationary and the drug store with the fish pond in it. Izzy,s candy
store on the corner, the famous Jahn's and RKO.
Author: Ron Sandritter
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 3 October 2002. |
| My sister
just told me of your site and I remember all the stuff that the person
at the top of the list wrote about. Miss Silinski is indeed a famous character,
as she taught both my sisters and my uncle as well. My first grade teacher
was Miss Bauman and my kindergaren teacher was Miss O'meara. I too remember
the stationary and the drug store with the fish pond in it. Izzy,s candy
store on the corner, the famous Jahn's and RKO.
Author: Ron Sandritter
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 3 October 2002. |
| I was born
in the upstairs front bedroom of our house on 118th street, where the family
had lived since 1919. I started school at PS51, when the old building on
118th St with the bell tower was still being used. When I was in 5th or
6th grade, the old building was razed and the bell was mounted on a concrete
pillar next to the building on 117th St. Miss Noone was 1st grade teacher,;
the principal was Mrs. Belz. Among the other teachers were Miss
Thorpe, Miss Sielinski, and Miss Rolker. The school only went up to 6th grade, so I then transferred to Holy Child. My son-in-law was the contractor for the foundation of the new PS 51. I well remember Tressler's "English in Action" series. They were used almost universally around New York in the 30's and 40's. We often waited for movies to work their way around to the Garden theater, where tickets were only 11 cents rather than 55 cents at Keith's. By then the films were pretty worn and jumpy. I remember Lipshutz stationery, Springer's dry goods, Heberstreit's bakery, Ziebolz and Regel delicatessen and when the A&P opened its first super market on Jamaica Avenue. I took the wooden cars on the El to high school in Brooklyn. I have many good memories of Richmond Hill, and really enjoyed the Historical Society's site. Author: Daniel Murphy - Of Yonkers, NY This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 1 October 2002. |
| Found a book
written by J.C. Tressler, Head of the Department of English at Richmond
Hill High School NYC published in 1929. Was looking for any information
about the book, its author or the person it was given to (Isabelle La Rue
Clouser by Uncle Jake 1931)Thanks for any help you can provide!
Author: Angela Parrish - Of Durham, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| I lived in
Richmond Hill, NY for thirty years before retiring to Arizona. Often wondered
about the old neighborhood and I am glad that I found this site. It brought
back many wonderful memories. Please keep up the good work! Your efforts
are muuch appreciated
Author: Nadine Hutchinson - Of Phoenix, AZ, USA. This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| thanks for
an interesting site on the history of RH
Author: jessie - Of New Milford, NJ, USA. This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| In 1948 my
parents and six children moved to Richmond Hill from Germany during the
Berlin Blockade. We were the first non-quota German immigrants to come
to this country, sponsored by my grandparents who escaped in 1941. We lived
on 116th St. near 84th Ave., a block from Park Lane South. I went to P.S.
90, as did my three younger siblings. All of us attended Richmond Hill
High School from which I graduated in 1957. I have many fond memories of
Richmond Hill - Jahns, RKO Keiths, the public library, Triangle Hofbrau,
Dahmen's Florist and other establishments on Jamaica Ave. such as Schlosser's
Delicatessen, Lipschutz (where I worked), Doctorow's (bought my first strapless
bathing suit there), the fish store on the corner of 111th St. where we
bought greasy french fries every Friday. I can't wait to get copies of
"Images of America - Richmond Hill."
Author: Cornelia Metz Corson - Of Forest Hills, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| In 1948 my
parents and six children moved to Richmond Hill from Germany during the
Berlin Blockade. We were the first non-quota German immigrants to come
to this country, sponsored by my grandparents who escaped in 1941. We lived
on 116th St. near 84th Ave., a block from Park Lane South. I went to P.S.
90, as did my three younger siblings. All of us attended Richmond Hill
High School from which I graduated in 1957. I have many fond memories of
Richmond Hill - Jahns, RKO Keiths, the public library, Triangle Hofbrau,
Dahmen's Florist and other establishments on Jamaica Ave. such as Schlosser's
Delicatessen, Lipschutz (where I worked), Doctorow's (bought my first strapless
bathing suit there), the fish store on the corner of 111th St. where we
bought greasy french fries every Friday
Author: Cornelia Metz Corson - Of Forest Hills, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| In 1948 my
parents and six children moved to Richmond Hill from Germany during the
Berlin Blockade. We were the first non-quota German immigrants to come
to this country, sponsored by my grandparents who escaped in 1941. We lived
on 116th St. near 84th Ave., a block from Park Lane South. I went to P.S.
90, as did my three younger siblings. All of us attended Richmond Hill
High School from which I graduated in 1957. I have many fond memories of
Richmond Hill - Jahns, RKO Keiths, the public library, Triangle Hofbrau,
Dahmen's Florist and other establishments on Jamaica Ave. such as Schlosser's
Delicatessen, Lipschutz (where I worked), Doctorow's (bought my first strapless
bathing suit there), the fish store on the corner of 1
Author: Cornelia Metz Corson - Of Forest Hills, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| Moved from
RH back in 1968. Great to have found this site which is now bookmarked!
Author: chazo florenzo - Of Buffalo, NY, USA. This entry was recorded on Monday, 30 September 2002. |
| I LIVED IN
RICHMOND HILL, QUEENS FOR ABOUT 7YRS AND I JUST MOVED. WELL I AM ONLY 17
SO I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT RH BUT I WENT P.S62 AND I WENT TO JHS226. MY
BROTHER WENT TO RHHS.
Author: AVALON GRIMES This entry was recorded on Sunday, 29 September 2002. |
| I was born
at the Richmond Hill San on July 17, l932. My family lived at 74 Norwood
Avenue
and, as my mother died shrtly after I was born, I have no idea why I was born so far from Norwood Avenue. I was told that the building had been demolished some time ago and that a LIRR building was now on the site. Any news? My grandmother Clark died in l963, so no one in the family has been in Brooklyn for a long time, but I remember it well. If anyone knows where to get orange ice, or even how to make it, I would surely love to know. Sharon Clark Author: Sharon Clark - Of Pasadena California 91104, USA.
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 28 September 2002. |
| We live at
30 Elizabeth Street South in a home built in 1840 and relocated to where
it is now. It was once a tannery. I would love to get pictures or a printed
history on our home. Is that possible?
Author: Vicky Elliott - Of Richmond Hill, Canada.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 27 September 2002. |
| I just got
the Richmond Hill book in the mail yesterday. It's fabulous! I recommend
it highly.
Author: Chuck Rawlinson - Of Long Island This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 25 September 2002. |
| There is
a suburb in Toronto named Richmond Hill. Any relation?
Author: dillard - Of Toronto, Canada. This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 24 September 2002. |
| I grew up
in Richmond Hill and graduated from R.H.H.S. I lived on Myrtle Ave. and
118th St., just across from the Hofbra and Jahns. While going to H.S. I
worked part time in the R.K.O. Keiths. I remember the trolly car passing
by my house and loved it. Western Union a few doors down from where I lived
and the Phone Company. I lived on the same block of the post office as
well. I have very good memories. Just recently I went there for a visit
to remenis. I belonged to Union Congregational church. I got married there
in l961. I graduated H.S. in 1959. I lived directly across the street from
the deli there on Myrtle ave. 116-l8 Myrtle Ave. There was a liquor store
on the corner. The Immersos owned the deli. On my corner was the hardware
store. I remember roller skating up and down the block there as a little
girl. Around the corner on Jamaica Ave., was a candy store and the owner
was named Izzi. I used to buy penny candy there. The roller skating rink
on Metropolian Ave and Hillside Ave., was a great place. I did home work
at the library on Lefferts Blvd. There was a Masonic Temple next to Union
Cong. Church where I was a Triangle girl. Great organization, and the Masons.
Don't think it is there anymore, but not sure about this. I went to P.S.
5l elemenary school, and walked there every day. Oh, such great memories.
Oh, and not to forget Forest Park. My Mom used to walk us children there
every week to play. Especially in the summer and to go in the showers,
and then my brother would sail his little boat across the street at jacksons
pond. I can go on and on. Please keep in touch with me. Patti
Author: Patricia Sandritter - Of 172 Magua St. Ronkonkoma, L.I., N.Y. 11779 9, U.S.A..
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 22 September 2002. |
| Just received
the "Images of America, Richmond Hill" book from Barnes and Noble. My congrats
to all that contributed! A great book for all those who lived or live in
RH,
Author: paul galbraith - Of w.haverstraw NY
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 19 September 2002. |
| I want to
thank everyone who came out to the Richmond Hill Block Association's Fair
in Forest Park on Saturday, September 14th. It was great seeing everyone
and meeting so many new wonderful people, and we had a great time signing
the Images of America; Richmond Hill book. Hope to see you all at our upcoming
events! Thanks. Nancy Cataldi, President
Author: nancy cataldi - Of RICHMOND HILL!
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 18 September 2002. |
| Hello,
I am a member
of the QHS, and had visited the orignal
I would like
to know if there is a way to see some of
Author: Lauren J. Diamond - Of New York, N.Y..
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 17 September 2002. |
| From 1930
to 1940 we lived at 107-33 lllth St. Our row houses had Jews, Italians,
Irish, Germans, and whatalls. We attended P.S. 108. I remember seeing the
King and Queen of England drive down Lefferts Blvd. We could walk to the
"el" and ride anywhere in the city. We used to chase the iceman down the
alley behind the house, begging scraps of ice. I'll never forget roller
skating on those beautiful smooth streets. It was a great, fun place for
kids---lots of other kids and lots to do. My best friend was Marietta DeJulio.
Author: Joan (Mueller) Haufler - Of Camp Hill, PA, USA.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 17 September 2002. |
| Its really
cool reading posts by people who used to remember it how it was....hopefully
I can make a few posts about my rememberances.
Author: Dee - Of Ozone Park, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 16 September 2002. |
| Thank-you
for creating this beautiful website. My father, age 95, still lives in
Richmond Hill and would greatly enjoy Mr. Kroos' book. How can I purchase
It?
Author: Ella Gregory - Of New York, N.Y..
This entry was recorded on Monday, 16 September 2002. |
| My folks
are from RH and I also have great memories there.
Author: Sean - Of Long Beach, NY, USA. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 15 September 2002. |
| Yes Al, I
remember all the places you mentioned. We lived on Jamaica Ave. and 113th
St. My mother was a cashier in the Garden theater, which was nice as all
us five kids could go in free!1 We always watched the Worlds Series at
the TV in the window of Uneedas. We got our first TV in October of 1952
when I was 17! I always bought my shoes($2.99 for little black ballerina
shoes)at Miles on the corner. We all went to P.S. 90! I graduated from
there in1949 and then went to Jamaica Vocational, but my sisters went to
RHHS!
Author: Honey Chambers - Of Norfolk, Va.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 15 September 2002. |
| DOES ANYBODY
REMEMBER THE GARDEN THEATRE, MILES SHOE STORE ON THE CORNER OF JAMAICA
AVE AND 114th STREET. ALSO UNEEDA
APPLIANCES ACROSS JAMAICA AVE FROM MILES SHOE STORE. I LIVED THERE WHEN VAN WYKE EXPRESSWAY WAS BEING BUILT UNDER JAMAICA AVE. WHEN WE WRE GOING HOME FROM SCHOOL AT RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL WE WOULD WATCH THE WORLD SERIES IN UNEEDAS APPLIANCES WINDOW. I LOVED UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AS MUCH AS JUDY DOES WE GREW UP THERE TOGETHER. WHEN I WAS REAL YOUNG I WOULD GO TO THE LIBRARY ON SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR STORY TIME.AND ANYBODY THAT I KNEW OF THAT LIVED IN RICHMOND HILL THERE LAST HOME WAS SIMONSONS FUNERAL HOME. GOD BLESS THEM Author: AL EPPERS - Of NORTH BABYLON NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 14 September 2002. |
| please keep
off ndi igbo umu nne i have reach this side.
Author: uche enugu
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 11 September 2002. |
| My family
moved to Richmond Hill in 1927, 119-12 Hillside Ave., next to the Simonsons.
I believe the Simonsons is now a furnal home. Played with Billy Simonson
and his sister, Molvina. Freddie Yeager, another friend, lived around corner
on Lefferts Blvd. His mother worked for the Simonsons. Went to PS 54 on
Hillside Ave. and 126 St. and RHHS. Played games with friends on lawn of
RH Library,
Lefferts Blvd. and Hillside Ave. Remember opening of Keiths, was intended as vaudville theatre but depression killed idea and it was converted as movie theatre. When it opened as movie theatre, bathing suits were given to the kids with Keiths printed on the front. Showers were installed on the side of the building (Myrtle Ave. side)and kids could go there for free to cool off in the summer. Bill Meder played organ between movie features. On Wednesdays, in the summer,I delivered movie programs, from house to house, for 3 hours, for a pass to see a movie. Remember when Jackson Pond opened. It was a wading pool with sandy bottom for kids. Later, it was only for sailing model boats. Richmond Hill HS kids went to keiths with dates on Saturday nites (25 cents ea.) and met RHHS friends in Jahns after movie (sodas 15 cents ea) Total cost of date was 80 cents. We helped make Jahns a success. During WW2, fellers in service sent letters to Jahns for posting to their friends. Girls used to write back and keep us posted of what was going on with all our RHH School friends. Made a trip back a few years ago and was sad to see Keiths was a run-down bingo hall. Played stick ball on 120 St. between Hillside and Jamaica Ave. and roller skated, hockey, on the smoothest street in RH, 122St. between Hillside and Jamaica Ave. I understand the Jamaica Ave. el only goes to 123St. now. I remember when it went to 168 St. I remember going to the end on Fridays to shop in King Kullens first store during the 30's, Depression Years. Golly! I really ran off at the mouth, didn't I. Couldn't help it. When I got started, memories just kept coming back. Sorry if I bored anyone. But! I did enjoy remembering. Author: Howard Cain - Of Mattituck, N.Y., U.S.A..
This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 11 September 2002. |
| Hey this
is Jessie-Jo saying G'Day from Australia and also your web Page is Awsome
reading it. It Put a Smile on my face. Thank you
Author: Jessie-Jo Dibben - Of Bowen, Australia. This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 11 September 2002. |
| i did not
find the address which i wanted
Author: shiraz - Of jaranwala, pakistan.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 9 September 2002. |
| My mother,
Sylvia Minkow who was born in 1913, moved with her whole family of four
sisters and one brother in 1920 to Richmond Hill. They lived on 125th street
just off of Jamaica Avenue. My mother went to PS 54 with Morton Gould.
She passed away in 1983. In the early 70s I arranged for a reunion between
her and Morton when he was in Detroit. I remember her having her PS 54
graduating picture but it is gone. Is it possible that your archives has
this picture also? I certainly would pay to have a copy made. I have been
looking for this picture for over 20 years. thank you.
Author: David C. Sloan - Of Huntington Woods, Michigan, USA.
This entry was recorded on Monday, 9 September 2002. |
| hey neighbor!
Author: hester - Of Kew Gardens, NY, USA. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 September 2002. |
| My, brother-law
was intrested in the american indian, I told him, I would go onto the website.
I found it very intresting , about the american indian, and will look into
this more often. Everybody should look at the history behind the good old
usa.
Author: william cassese - Of new york city, usa.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 September 2002. |
| cool site!
Author: asani This entry was recorded on Sunday, 8 September 2002. |
| I WAS RAISED
ON 94 -08 124 ST WENT TO ST BENSDICT JOSEPH , WENT TO JOHN ADAMS, WENT
IN THE NAVY 1948.HAD A CLEANING STORE ON HILLSIDE AVE NEAR JAHN,S GREAT
PLACES LIKE JAHN,S RKO KEITHS SALERNOS TRIANGLE BOWL JUST LOVE THE SITE
AND IT WAS A BLAST FROM THE PAST.
Author: JOE ABBONDOLO - Of ORMOND BEACH FL., USA.
This entry was recorded on Saturday, 7 September 2002. |
| I WAS BORN
AND RAISED IN RICHMOND HILL. WE LIVED AT 101-55 11TH ST FROM THE FOURTIES.
TO THE FIFTIES. IN THE FIFTIES WE MOVED TO 117-09 95 TH AVE. I AS WELL
AS MY 5 BROTHERS AND 6 SISTERS ALL ATTENDED SAINT BENEDICT JOSEPH SCHOOL.
I LEFT RICHMOND HILL IN 1960 WHEN I JOINED THE NAVY. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES
OF MY DAYS GROWING UP IN GOOD OLD RICHMOND HILL. PLAYING STICK BALL AND
TOUCH FOOTBALL IN THE STREETS. BASEBALL AND HANDBALL AT SMOKEY PARK. SPENT
MANY A DAY IN FOREST PARK. MY FIRST JOB WAS DELIVERING TELEGRAMS OUT OF
THE MYRTLE AVE OFFICE. THAT WAS BY BICYCLE. EVERY NOW AND THEN ON MY RETURN
TRIPS TO NEW YORK AS I STILL HAVE MANY RELATIVES UP THERE, I LIKE TO PASS
THROUGH THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD. OH TO BE BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
SINCERLY FRANK
HANRAHAN
Author: FRANCIS P HANRAHAN - Of OCALA FL, USA.
This entry was recorded on Friday, 6 September 2002. |
| Glad I could
find my "old" hometown!!
Author: Sigrid Belknap - Of Wausau, Wisconsin, USA. This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 4 September 2002. |
| Enjoyed visiting
Richmond Hill, NY
Author: aamir - Of Peshawar, Pakistan. This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 4 September 2002. |
| RICHMOND
HILL! I LOVED GROWING UP THERE. I LOVED ATTENDING UNION CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH & GOING TO JAHN'S. I LIVED AT 91-33 116 ST. GRADUATED PS 90
IN 1952 & RICHMOND HILL IN 1956. MY MEMORIES ARE FIRST BOYFRIEND, AL
EPPERS & BEST FRIEND, PAT LENNIE.& JAMAICA AVE- THE EL TRAINS-&
RKO KIETH'S MOVIE HOUSE, ALSO THE GARDEN MOVIE HOUSE. BUYING BUNS &
HARD ROLLS FOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST, THE TRIANGLE BOWLING ALLEY & HOW ABOUT
ROLLER SKATING AT HILLSIDE ROLLER RINK! MY MEMORIES ARE DEEPLY ROOTED IN
RICHMOND HILL.
Author: JUDITH ROWAND CLOUSTON - Of HANCOCK, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 3 September 2002. |
| RICHMOND
HILL IS MY LIFE
FOREST PARK, THE MONAT SUGER BOWL,DAHMENS FLORIST, TIP TOP GROCERY, AND IZZYS PAPER STORE ON THE CORNER OF JAMAICA AVE AND 117 st. I WOULD WORK EVERY SAT NIGHT AND BRING ALL THE SUNDAY PAPERS TO JAHNS , FOR THE WORKERS THAT WORKED THERE. I EVEN WORKED THERE ONLE ONE NIGHT MAKING WHIPPED CREAM IN THE BASEMENT. MY ARMS HURT SO MUCH I HAD TO LEAVE AFTER MY SHIFT AND GO TO GLENNS ACROSS THE STREET FOR QUITE A FEW AND MORE BEERS.WE WILL NEVER FORGET RICHMOND HILL I LOVE RICHMOND HILL AND WILL NEVER FORGET A PLACE WE ALL STARTED OUR LIVES. JUDY AL EPPERS WHO PLAYED POOL UPSTAIRS ON 111st WHERE GENTLEMEN MEET,(EVEN THE BOY WONDER, AND WILLY MOSCONIE" RICHMOND HILL IS ALWAYS IN MY HEART Author: ALBERT EPPERS - Of BABYLON NY 11703, USA.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 1 September 2002. |
| Really nice,
useful site.
Author: Kay - Of Birmingham, UK.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 27 August 2002. |
| Hey I love
this site. I have lived in Richmond Hill all of my life, I am now 14 and
just graduated from P.S.207Q Rockwood Park School. I am about to attend
RHHS and I feel it's good to know about the history of your school. I never
knew the school I'm about to attend had so much history and I'm proud that
I'm gonna be part of it. Thanks Bye
Author: Lisa Singh - Of Richmond Hill, NY.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 27 August 2002. |
| This was
great. As my mother, I was born & raised in Richmond Hill. My family
has all lived there until 1997. I love looking at all the old pictures.
Thanks!
Author: Cheryl A. Holly - Of Levittown, NY, USA.
This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 27 August 2002. |
| Richmond
Hill in the 70's was a very interesting place to grow up. at the time we
wished we were somewhere else but looking back we miss all the old places-the
stand, bill's, maries, petes, triangle lanes, the hoffbrau, etc.
gone but not forgotten. Author: john jenkins - Of lindenhurst, usa. This entry was recorded on Saturday, 24 August 2002. |
| Hi,
I have a longstanding curiosity to track down my great-grandparents on my mothers side who were from Richmond Hill. My great-grand parents were Patrick and Elizabeth Riley and my grandmother was Grace Riley. If you could steer me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. Brian J. McCormick
Author: Brian J. McCormick - Of Brooklyn, New York.
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 22 August 2002. |
| It was great
reading eveyone's comments about growing up in RHill in the 50's and 60's.It
was the best of times. I thought that maybe I was the only one who had
such fond thoughts. I first lived on 126th st and 101st Ave over knitting
mills...Columbia tile was on the corner..across the street was Bettie's
candy store...we played stick ball on 126th st and over the tree hanging
across the street was a homerun..I remember Marshbaums clothing store on
Liberty and 126th and the A@P...of course the Lefferts and Caino movie
houses...St. John's restaurant and Tommies Pizza..I attended St Bennies,played
CYO ball and attended conferternity dances at St Bennies on Fri nights...Remember
Fr. John...and Mickies bar on 101st...went to Arch Bishop Molloy from 61
to 65...Played a lot of basketball and baseball at Smokey and when we were
young,poison ball in pool at Smokey....It was great place to grow up in
and I will cherish the memories forever
Author: dave o'halloran - Of raleigh,ncI t
This entry was recorded on Thursday, 22 August 2002. |
| Hi, I love
the the new website, Im a member of the historical society, they really
do such great work in keeping our community going in the right direction.
I have lived in richomd hill for over 25 years now, I bought a 3 family
house and converted it back into a 2 family, I did the best to restore
it back to its original beauty. you cannot find homes like this anywhere
else. I love my community, and I love my home, Im so looking forward to
the street fair on 9/l4, andlooking forward to buying the new book about
our beautiful area, and rejoining the society, I have to give thanks to
Nancy Cataldi for all her work and devotion to this beautiful area. I do
hope we can stop the destruction of these beautiful homes. I for one will
never leave. this is certainly a beautiful community. keep up the good
work.
Author: Margaret - Of New york, USA.
This entry was recorded on Sunday, 18 August 2002. |
| Thanks for
interesting site on area of Queens I knew little about
Author: Lo Yee - Of Flushing, USA. This entry was recorded on Sunday, 18 August 2002. |
| Sites like
these are great because they help bring back great memories from one's
past. Also, memories from times when things were not so terrible, violent,
and confusing - especially for our youth. We are living in a different
world which unfortuanately lacks many of the good things from our past.
There has been a downward trend of trust in America and a deterioration of its values...In my opinion it all started with the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King. Add to that, lack of respect for police, teachers, and the clergy. Immoral antics in the White House and politics, a decline in trust about Corporate America, and neighbors who often do not even have the time to wave hello. The tragic events of 9-11 were the icing on the cake, and motivation for people yearning for happier and safer times......thinking about a trip to Jahn's, Bill's for a rock'n'root, Forest Park, Jackson Pond, Victory Field, bouncing a Spaldeen, sitting in HS homeroom, or eating a slice at Villa Grande's all help make it feel a little more safe, and offer us all a sense of happiness. God Bless America! Author: Old School, USA This entry was recorded on Sunday, 18 August 2002. |
| Wow what a really nice site to read. I remember living on 102nd and Jamaica Ave. And yes to all that remember Joe the ice cream man and mister softee, wow does that bring back memories. I also remember waiting in line to use the pool in the summer at RHHS. Wow were those lines ever long.... I also remember going to PS66 then off to JHS210 then off to RHHS. Wow those were many moooons ago. But it is nice to see how people remember there old neighbor hood. Do any of you rem |