Chamber of Commerce of the Borough of Queens records, 1911-1992.

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Chamber of Commerce of the Borough of Queens records, 1911-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155414495

The Chamber of Commerce of the Borough of Queens Records document one of the most influential institutions in Queens, and its internal activities, committees, programs, and support for its membership. Also documented is its involvement with and influence on the development and promotion of many aspects of Queens including its infrastructure, buildings, manufacturing, charity, real estate, and history in the Twentieth Century. The Queensboro Bridge, the Triborough Bridge, Queensboro Bridge Plaza, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Rockaways' Playland, Inc., and the Tri-State Transportation Commission are well documented in these records. These records are a useful resource for documenting the rapid and dynamic changes occurring throughout the borough during the twentieth century. The material in this collection are in the form of clippings, correspondence, ephemera, maps, meeting material, notes, photographs, publications, reports, and subject files.

12 boxes (12.4 cubic feet), 1 binder (.4 cubic feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6866113

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Chamber of Commerce (Queens, New York, N.Y.)

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The Chamber of Commerce of the Borough of Queens, incorporated in 1911, promotes and advocates for Queens' business, industrial, and residential development. From the description of Chamber of Commerce of the Borough of Queens records, 1911-1992. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155414495 ...

John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Tri-State Transportation Commission

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Moses, Robert, 1888-1981

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Robert Moses (1888-1981) was a public official in New York from 1919 to the mid-1970s. He held many offices, of which the most notable among them were: President, Long Island State Park Commission; Chairman, New York State Council of Parks; Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks; New York City Planning Commissioner and Construction Coordinator; and Chairman, New York State Power and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authorities. He was responsible for the construction of many major public pr...