The images in this gallery capture Flushing from the 1950's to the present. Many photos were taken from the same location over this span of time, they show both enduring landmarks and dramatic change. Since constructing this site over 2 years ago I have been continuing to get a great response for pictures from my old home town, now averaging about 20,000 views a month. I will be completing an expanded version of
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http://www.blurb.com/books/474468 in Fall '09 so keep posted. Requests and comments are always welcome!
Flushing Bay, with Serval Zipper tower and Boesch building. Some asphalt barges wait for hide tide to float out. In the far distance, past the Roosevelt Avenue Subway bridge are the barely visible New York State Pavilion towers and Unisphere, from the World's Fair.
Flushing Bay, with Serval Zipper tower and Boesch building. Some asphalt barges wait for hide tide to float out. In the far distance, past the Roosevelt Avenue Subway bridge are the barely visible New York State Pavilion towers and Unisphere, from the World's Fair.