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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Queens’ North Beach, Co-Created By the Piano-Making King


The man who was pivotal to the growth of Queens also helped develop a popular 19th-century beachfront resort.
by Rich Watson 


La Guardia Airport was established in 1929. Before that, the site on which it resides was home to a popular resort and amusement park. 

It was built by an influential figure in the history of modern Queens, particularly the Astoria neighborhood: piano manufacturer William Steinway.