Early History of Long Island: Richmond Hill Historical Society

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The Early Settlers of Long Island, NY

American Indians of Long Island, NY
1650 AD- Europeans Settle on LI
1775- Jamaica Minute Men
Religion and the American Revolution
Hard Times after Battle of Long Island
History of Jamaica Avenue
July 4, 1836 -
Jamaica, Queens celebrates 60th Anniversay of U.S. Independence

Early images of Richmond Hill, NY

Morris Park

The Deehan Family

Triangle Hofbrau

Jamaica Avenue

Victorian Richmond Hill Slideshow

Historic News in Richmond Hill, NY

1889- First Telephone in Richmond Hill
1950- Worst LIRR train disaster in RH
1973- Richmond Hill Block Association
1984- NY Times Article
2002- RH Archive Museum Opening
2002- National Register - Church of the Resurrection
2002- National Register - Richmond Hill Republican Club
2003- RH Flag Day Dedication

Articles of Interest Regarding Richmond Hill

Lost Relics Journey Back Home By Rob Geesen
The Mystery of John Adams and Richmond Hill, NY

Special Thanks to
William Krooss Author/Illustrator for his invaluable book entitled,
"A Peek at Richmond Hill Through the Keyhole of Time"
Mary Flanagan Editor of historic book entitled,
"Victorian Richmond Hill"