Kew Gardens Homes • WALKING TOUR • Queens, NY • 9/14/2023
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Finally, another nice sunny day, so I jumped at the opportunity to make a walking tour video in Kew Gardens. This summer was so overloaded with rainy and cloudy weather, it was ridiculous. Maybe it will make for a more colorful autumn? Either way, it was a good time walking around this nice area. Kew Gardens is right next to Forest Hills Gardens and even though it’s not as luxurious or private, it still boasts a lot of really nice houses. Tons of Tudor’s and lots of new style mini mansions, as well as other architectural styles. All sizes too. One standout area or set of buildings, is the historic Hampton Court built in 1937. Designed by the award-winning architect Benjamin Braunstein, who was best known for his large, cost-effective garden complex apartments that still maximized light, air, and open space. It still looks beautiful and peaceful today. A neighborhood unto itself. Also nice to see, is the ever present and sprawling Forest Park, which is the third largest park in NYC. For such an outer residential area, there is easy access to Manhattan and nearby airports via the LIRR, the E and F subways or various MTA bus lines, as well as being right next to all major expressways. Originally, Kew Gardens was one of seven planned garden communities built in Queens from the late 19th century to 1950. Much of the area was acquired in 1868 by Englishman Albon P. Man, who developed the neighborhood of Hollis Hill to the south, chiefly along Jamaica Avenue, while leaving the hilly land to the north undeveloped.
Many notable people come from or have lived in Kew Gardens, such as: George Gershwin, Will Rogers, Charlie Chaplin, Burt Bacharach, Rodney Dangerfield and Jerry Springer. Look out for Dangerfields childhood home 3:19 and a memorial mural 45:54 painted in his honor, right around the corner from the Kew Gardens Cinemas. There's a great tavern called Austin Ale House, which is very popular and has a patio right next to the LIRR tracks and station. Kew Gardens is one of the safest and best places to live in NYC, The vibe around the area is great. People coming and going, homeowners doing yard work and overall a friendly atmosphere. See for yourself!
FEATURES:
0:00 Forest Park
1:54 Union Trpk
2:45 Grenfell St
10:50 LIRR
12:07 Grenfell St
13:57 Onslow Pl
14:50 Park Ln
16:38 Park Ln S
20:01 Hampton Court
21:40 Audley St
23:24 Abingdon Rd
24:44 Audley St
26:15 Beverly Rd
27:46 Audley St
29:14 Beverly Rd
30:14 83rd Ave
31:55 Abingdon Rd
32:40 Audley St
33:45 Grosvenor Ln
36:07 Park Ln S
37:08 Mayfair Rd
38:58 116th St
39:48 Curzon Rd
41:35 115th St
42:26 Abingdon Rd
44:22 Lefferts Blvd
45:54 Dangerfield
46:41 Ale House
47:22 LIRR
48:19 Austin St
49:12 82nd Ave
50:05 Austin St
50:38 81st Ave
51:49 Austin St
55:18 Union Trpk
57:16 Jackie Robinson
57:45 Forest Park
Пікірлер: 25
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The age of the internet is amazing. Thanks for this upload! I’ve heard about the suburbs of Queens and now I can see them.
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely check out my other Queens walking videos. I think you’ll like them! 😊
I like your little write ups explaining different neighborhoods & interesting facts. Charlie Chaplin & Rodney Wow! It's such a nice quiet peaceful place to live. Thanks again for the tour. You do a Great job:)
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. 😊
👍👍👍
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
😎
Very beautiful scene watching your videos from Bangladesh
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
Wow! I’d love to visit Bangladesh. Thank you for watching my channel. Greetings from NYC! 👋😊
@JhantuDas-vf6lw
10 ай бұрын
I will welcome you in Bangladesh and I would be very happy if I could visit your country but I have no ability I hope you will come to Bangladesh
💙😍💙😍Amazing and wonderful 💙😍💙😍
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 😊
Simplemente super hermosos estos vecindarios
I am amazed at the huge homes built back in the day, must have been large families then, now I notice so many turned into apartments. But still the yards are kept up and the huge family homes for the most part are gorgeous. Loved the walk Paul, as usual.
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
Thx Lorna! I’m always amazed at the size of old houses too. I think big families were the norm back then. Your money went further as well!
@lornahardin4563
10 ай бұрын
@@paulsportal1720 I also want to thank you for your write ups, they really set the tone of these gorgeous walks.
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
@@lornahardin4563 Thanks for the feedback. I try to add to the videos with a little history and a few anecdotes or whatever goes with them.
@lornahardin4563
10 ай бұрын
@@paulsportal1720 And I love your time and effort you put into it, thanks.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Grew up in KG 1950s-1960s. Everything changes but also remain the same.
@paulsportal1720
8 ай бұрын
Nice! I bet there were more soda shops and cool Mom & Pop businesses around then. Subways then were very different too. Thx for the comment!
A beautiful, spacious neighborhood! Could an ordinary working family still aspire to live here; the vehicles seem 'average' but the detached houses appear very upmarket, especially being so close to the City center? Many thanks for all your NYC walks.
Kew gardens from the last dragon 😅😂
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
😁
@barbaraobrien3522
10 ай бұрын
Another great tour. Loved the R. Dangerfield connection. Lovely landscaping and terrific Tudors, thank you. Barbara. 😊
@paulsportal1720
10 ай бұрын
@@barbaraobrien3522 You're welcome Barbara! Thanks for always tuning in. Wait until you see the upcoming video of the super mansion I saw out in Long Island. Amazing estate!