1924

Queens: Calamus Avenue - Elks Road

Calamus Avenue, east from Elks Road to Grand Avenue, showing in three views on the south side of the Avenue, partially submerged, the Rapelye farmhouse. This house was renovated in 1923 and razed in early 1932. J. Gray was the owner from 1873 to 1891. In 1923 Fred Bushing was an occupant. Views one and two show also a branch of the Long Island Railroad and buildings on Grand Avenue which are seen at the right background. June 1924 Views 1,2 and 3 Eugene L. Armbruster Collection

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection