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Neighborhood Nostalgia: Astoria, Queens Photos


Remember how the neighborhood used to look? Well, for a very happy #TBT, we're indulging in some neighborhood nostalgia for Astoria, Queens. After all, Astoria is the birthplace of some of our most beloved cultural icons from Tony Bennett to Jesse Eisenberg, Maria Callas to Christopher Walken. Even A Bronx Tale was, in fact, shot in Astoria. So join us for a stroll down memory lane in Astoria.

This William Meyers' 1999 photo features a sign of good things to come. See a checkered table cloth and condiments in Astoria, and there is sure to be good food on the way. 

Astoria 1999
Astoria 1999


Any alums of the Judge Charles J. Valone School, also known as P.S. 85, in the house?

PS 85
Public School 85



This is what it looked like to enter the workforce in the 1930s and 1940s.

Astoria Work Experience Center
Astoria Work Experience Center

 

Forebodingly named bridge? Check. Here's Hell Gate Bridge, the path between Randall's Island and Queens.

Hell Gate Bridge
Hell Gate Bridge


Look familiar? That's Astoria in 1931.

Astoria 1931
Astoria General View



Reading 'n' relaxing in 1935? We like their style.

805 27th Avenue Astoria
805 27th Avenue Astoria


No Neighborhood Nostalgia would be complete without a subway shot. Check out more of William Meyers's photos in our exhibition "William Meyers: Outer Boroughs."

Astoria 1990
Astoria 1999

 

Your neighborhood grocery, 1921 style.

James Butler Grocery
James Butler Grocery on Steinway

 

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Maria Callas - Astoria Address

Where did she reside in Astoria?