Author Archives: Karen Li-Lun Hwang
History of Flushing: Data, Metadata, Oral History
There are many ways Flushing can be quantified: It is one of the largest neighborhoods of Queens; it was one of three western townships, along with Jamaica and Newton, included as part of Queens when New York City was incorporated
History of Flushing: Data, Metadata, Oral History
There are many ways Flushing can be quantified: It is one of the largest neighborhoods of Queens; it was one of three western townships, along with Jamaica and Newton, included as part of Queens when New York City was incorporated
Woodlawn Cemetery Visit
http://www.thewoodlawncemetery.org/ Located at the northern end stop of the 4 train, Woodlawn Cemetery is paradoxically a living archive of New York City. With the right guide, as we had in Susan Olsen, this Bronx cemetery springs to life as a
Woodlawn Cemetery Visit
http://www.thewoodlawncemetery.org/ Located at the northern end stop of the 4 train, Woodlawn Cemetery is paradoxically a living archive of New York City. With the right guide, as we had in Susan Olsen, this Bronx cemetery springs to life as a
New York Historical Society Library Visit
http://www.nyhistory.org/ http://www.nyhistory.org/library The New York Historical Society Library, located on the western edge of Central Park at 77th Street, represents an important resource for New York City local history researchers. Founded in 1804, the library has grown from a “gentleman’s
New York Historical Society Library Visit
http://www.nyhistory.org/ http://www.nyhistory.org/library The New York Historical Society Library, located on the western edge of Central Park at 77th Street, represents an important resource for New York City local history researchers. Founded in 1804, the library has grown from a “gentleman’s
Museum of the City of New York Collections Visit
Museum of the City of New York Collections http://www.mcny.org/ http://collections.mcny.org/ The Museum of the City of New York dates back to 1923, when the decision was made to preserve materials relating to NYC. Originally housed in Gracie Mansion, by the
Museum of the City of New York Collections Visit
Museum of the City of New York Collections http://www.mcny.org/ http://collections.mcny.org/ The Museum of the City of New York dates back to 1923, when the decision was made to preserve materials relating to NYC. Originally housed in Gracie Mansion, by the
NYC Municipal Archives Visit
Department of Records and Information Services 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/ The Municipal Archives on Chambers Street in Manhattan archives historical materials on New York City and the materials produced by New York City municipal agencies, including
NYC Municipal Archives Visit
Department of Records and Information Services 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/ The Municipal Archives on Chambers Street in Manhattan archives historical materials on New York City and the materials produced by New York City municipal agencies, including
The Annual Queens Unity Walk: Following in the Footsteps of History
The Annual Queens Unity Walk takes place each year in the fall, inviting people to walk together in a celebration of the many faiths found in Flushing. Coordinated by the Flushing Interfaith Council, the walk crosses through the neighborhood with
The Annual Queens Unity Walk: Following in the Footsteps of History
The Annual Queens Unity Walk takes place each year in the fall, inviting people to walk together in a celebration of the many faiths found in Flushing. Coordinated by the Flushing Interfaith Council, the walk crosses through the neighborhood with
The Peking Duck Sandwich: Modern Chop-Suey or Perfect Urban Eats?
When you exit the Main Street Station in Flushing and walk towards Northern Boulevard, you find yourself in the heart of Queens’ Chinatown. Chances are you will see people eating a small white sandwich that you won’t see anywhere else
The Peking Duck Sandwich: Modern Chop-Suey or Perfect Urban Eats?
When you exit the Main Street Station in Flushing and walk towards Northern Boulevard, you find yourself in the heart of Queens’ Chinatown. Chances are you will see people eating a small white sandwich that you won’t see anywhere else
The Bob Hope Memorial Library: Visit Observations
The Ellis Island Bob Hope Memorial Library is located on the third floor of the iconic Beaux-Arts immigration station off the shore of Manhattan. Accessible by ferry only, the library and archive are maintained by the National Park Service as
The Bob Hope Memorial Library: Visit Observations
The Ellis Island Bob Hope Memorial Library is located on the third floor of the iconic Beaux-Arts immigration station off the shore of Manhattan. Accessible by ferry only, the library and archive are maintained by the National Park Service as
NYPL Visit Observations and Small Applied Exploration
Report on Visit to NYPL A trip to the Research Library of the New York Public Library taught the class extremely useful techniques to continue researching our neighborhoods. Presentations were given by Philip Sutton of the Irma and Paul Milstein
NYPL Visit Observations and Small Applied Exploration
Report on Visit to NYPL A trip to the Research Library of the New York Public Library taught the class extremely useful techniques to continue researching our neighborhoods. Presentations were given by Philip Sutton of the Irma and Paul Milstein
Tom Finkelpearl: Art as Social Practice
Although Tom Finkelpearl currently holds the position of commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), it is important to trace the career that led Mayor Bill DeBlasio to tap him for this position in 2014. Raised
Tom Finkelpearl: Art as Social Practice
Although Tom Finkelpearl currently holds the position of commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), it is important to trace the career that led Mayor Bill DeBlasio to tap him for this position in 2014. Raised
Researching NYC: Past and Present 