Broad Channel is a neighborhood located in the borough of Queens in New York City. In the 1910s, it was a small, isolated community located on an island in Jamaica Bay. The area was primarily used for fishing and hunting, and many of the residents were employed in these industries. The community was also home to many Irish and Italian immigrants. Life in Broad Channel in the 1910s would have been relatively simple, with most people living in small, modest homes and relying on the natural resources of the area for their livelihood. The community would have been tight-knit, with most residents knowing one another. There were no major roads or public transportation, so travel in and out of the community would have been difficult.