Queens is the largest borough geographically and is adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn at the southwestern end of Long Island. It shares water borders with the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. The borough is a patchwork of dozens of unique neighborhoods, each with its own distinct identity.
Here below are some fascinating photos will take you back to old Queens in the 1960s.
Looking at these photos of 1960s Queens, New York takes me back to a time when life was simpler and the streets were full of character. I remember walking down Main Street and seeing the storefronts filled with mom-and-pop shops, each with its own unique personality. The smell of fresh bagels from the local bakery would waft through the air and you could hear the sounds of street vendors selling their wares. The neighborhoods were tight-knit and everyone knew each other, creating a strong sense of community. It was a time when kids played outside until the streetlights came on and families gathered for block parties. Looking back, those were some of the best times of my life.
I remember the bodega on the corner where we used to get our snacks and stuff. And the people in the neighborhood were all tight, like we all knew each other and looked out for each other. And we used to play stickball in the street until it got dark and our moms called us in for dinner. Good times, man. Those were the days.
Freddie Mercury, where are you?
Most likely in England.
The buildings in the background are familiar to me!
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Myrtle Ave memories for those from Ridgewood, Bushwick, or Glendale.