Douglas Manor Mellowness • RELAXING WALK • Queens, NY • 9/27/23
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On one of the last really nice days of the summer, I went over to another tucked away, peaceful Queens neighborhood full of beautiful homes. This time it was the waterfront, northeastern edge of Queens where you’ll find the upscale, exclusive neighborhood of Douglas Manor. It’s bordered by Little Neck Bay to the west and north, and the neighborhood of Little Neck to the east. To the south is Douglaston. Douglas Manor is a small residential community known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, well-maintained lawns, and historic homes that date back to the early 20th century. It is also home to a small marina and park, providing residents with access to Little Neck Bay and the Long Island Sound. There’s a small circle of shops by the LIRR station as well, which adds to the charm and conveniences. I saw some renovation construction on big houses overlooking the water and lots of great spots to sit and take in the view. Everywhere I went in this area was well taken care of and quite clean. Always nice to see that!
Established in 1906, the affluent neighborhood of Douglas Manor in Queens was originally known as "Douglas Estate," after its founder, William Douglas. Douglas was a Scottish immigrant and successful businessman who purchased the area in the late 1800s. He established the "Douglas Manor and Improvement Company," which developed and sold the land, complete with landscaped streets, walkways and houses, to wealthy individuals looking for a suburban retreat from the city. Over time, the area became known as Douglas Manor and has remained one of Queens' most stunning and exclusive communities.
The area was first developed as a resort community around the turn of the 20th century. It was originally owned by James Douglas, a former New York City mayor, who purchased the land in the late 1800s. He intended to create a luxurious community for the wealthy and elite, complete with a yacht club, golf course, and grand homes. The area was designed to resemble an English village, with winding roads and architecturally distinctive homes. Today, Douglas Manor retains much of its original character and charm, and is known for its tree-lined streets and beautiful waterfront homes along Little Neck Bay.
Some notable residents who lived here over the years include Benny Goodman, Jack Kerouac and Danny Kaye.
FEATURES:
0:00 Marina
0:27 Shore Dr
9:20 West Dr
12:13 Kenmore Rd
13:01 East Dr
13:33 Knollwood Ave
15:11 West Dr
16:52 Warwick Ave
18:15 West Dr
18:38 Grosvenor St
19:19 West Dr
19:35 Beverly Rd
21:04 West Dr
22:12 Douglaston Club
23:06 Manor Rd
24:24 West Dr
25:18 Hollywood Ave
26:55 Arleigh Rd
28:57 Shore Dr
30:52 Manor Rd
32:18 Shore Dr
34:46 Westmoreland Pl
37:11 Shore Dr
38:02 West Dr
38:42 Hillside Ave
40:38 Forest Rd
41:51 Ridge Rd
42:37 Center
43:42 West Dr
45:50 The Plaza
46:15 LIRR
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@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
I definitely agree!
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Enjoyed your walk ! Places I would have never seen 🙃. Thanks😊
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for saying so!
Very good think's
Some really beautiful houses all unique in their own way landscaping is also beautiful not over the top just right. Alot of your walks have inspired me I'm in the UK I've taken ideas from your videos and implemented them in my front garden so a big thank you Pauls Portal.
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s really cool to hear! One of the main reasons I started my channel was to offer a look into the places I go, to people elsewhere in the world. That’s great you got some landscaping ideas. Lots of that in these areas. Thanks for commenting Jerry! Cheers!
So serene, it’s calming even just watching from my desk! Love to hear the birds and insects chirping.
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
I agree. These videos are nice to have playing in the background while you do things too. They add ambiance.
❤ Доброе утро и спасибо Вам за прогулку по такому красивому району, Очень красивая природа и дома, ❤ 😂 560
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! 😊
@mamamusic3522
9 ай бұрын
@@paulsportal1720 Добрый вечер и спасибо Вам за ответ,560
I enjoyed this walk so much! Thank you! It's a beautiful part of Queens. I had a relative who lived in Douglaston years ago but I never got to see this 😊
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! It’s great how many beautiful neighborhoods Queens has. This one’s pretty unique being like a small peninsula with lots of amazing homes. Amazing views too!
I loved this walk Paul, this is such a beautiful quiet area, and the town seems very quaint, would love to see it as well. So glad the forefathers had presence of mind to make this upscale and maintain it.
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
It really is a great area. Love that it’s right on the water and you can see the bay down lots of the streets too.
Everything about this video is beautiful; the houses,trees, flowers and the amazing view of the Bay too!! You have the Best walking tours on KZread!! Besides capturing so many details, you give a little bit of history to all your walks. I find it very informative & feel like I'm there. Thank you for all the places I've never seen. 😍👍
@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
Nice of you to say! Making videos is always fun and I enjoy going to see these different places. Glad that other people like it too. Thanks again. The feedback is appreciated! 😊
I really enjoyed watching this video! I had no idea this area existed. I've been to the Riverdale area of the Bronx and enjoyed that, but this is even better! Thank you for making this beautiful video!
@paulsportal1720
Ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! There are several amazing, lesser known areas in Queens, all very beautiful. This being one of them. Thank you for commenting and watching. Enjoy your summer!
*1st* 🥂🥳
The area looks nice but they are on top of each other. No security?😢. Too many dark streets and hidden areas for me. No pools? What’s that about? Queens, New York carries such a strange energy for me.
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@paulsportal1720
9 ай бұрын
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