Historical Documents
1852 Map of Queens
1852 Map of Queens
Documents
Publicity
Cottage Living Article – Gardens Named a “Top 10 Community”
This article appeared in the July/August 2007 edition of “Cottage Living” magazine. The article was largely written by then-new Gardens resident Justin Martin. The magazine included what it named the top 10 cottage communities to live in, including Forest Hills …
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Sage Prospectus
Sage Prospectus (not dated)
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Forest Hills Gardens Inn 1912
FOREST HILLS INN is a delightful all year round home for the busy man or woman who must spend the day in the city but appreciates every minute saved for outdoor living and recreation amid wholesome and aesthetic surroundings.
Maps
Current Map
Forest Hills Gardens map
Historical Documents
FHG Calendar 2015 with historical photos
FHG Calendar 2015 with historical photos
Maps
US OPEN PARKING MAP C.1920
US Open map from 1920
Historical Documents
WHY (1915) 1991 REPRINT
The station is constructed of brick and concrete with tile roof and cost $50,000, of which the Railroad paid $10,000, the Development Companies paying the balance. Forest Hills Inn, opposite the station, is of similar construction, and cost three quarters …
Historical Documents
YOUR GARDENS CORP- WHAT IS IT 1926
A publication from the FGC to residents that explains the relationship between the Corporation and the residents. The key issues: Gardens Corporation What Is It? What Is Its Purpose? Why Was It Organized? How Does It Operate? What Does It …
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FOREST HILLS TAXPAYERS 1909-1917
Forest Hills Taxpayers accomplishments 1909 – 1917
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FOURTH OF JULY 1915 PROGRAM
Beginning Text: The Seed of Liberty and Forest Hills Gardeners
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FREDERICK GOUDY
A single photograph of his Deepdene home as it looked in the time he lived and worked there.
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GARDENS APARTMENTS
Floorplan of Gardens Apartments.
Publicity
GARDENS ARTICLES – FMC ARTICLES
A reproduction of several articles on The Gardens starting in the 19-teens.
Historical Documents
THE STEWED FOREST ROAST 1926
The Stewed Forest Roast satirical publication from 1926, along with 2 programs of Forest Hills Players events with Walter Hartwig photo.
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150 Burns Apartments
A prospectus for apartments in 150 Burns, then known as Grosvenor Square, as it was under construction. 22 apartments for sale then.
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4TH OF JULY, 1922
The complete Forest Hills Gardens Bulletin from July, 1922
Historical Documents
MANUSCRIPT – LETTERS FOR WHY WE HAVE CHOSEN FHG FOR OUR HOME (1915)
Hand written letters from Forest Hills Gardens residents.
Historical Documents
MARGARET OLIVIA SLOCUM SAGE
What she left to whom in her will.
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MEN’S CLUB 1910’S
The program from the First Annual Ladies Night event in 1910.
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CONCEPT FOR DEVELOPING AREA EAST OF FLAGPOLE GREEN
A conceptual drawing by Atterbury, including a center tower, to develop the spot where the Leslie Apartment building sits now. Also a prospectus from Grosvenor Apartments, now called 150 Burns.
Historical Documents
NEWS OF FOREST HILLS GARDENS CORPORATION
Select editions of News of the Forest Hills Gardens Corporations from 1931 to 1941, including multiple photos of Cleopatra, the snow-plowing tractor in use in the 1930’s. This read more as corporate reports and are more formal than the FHG …
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THE GARDENS PLAYERS 1930S
Programs of the Gardens Players seasons from 1930 to 1933
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10 Holder Place
A prospectus, with 2 floorplans of 10 Holder Place; then known as The Greenway.