Friday, October 18, 2024

 Weekday Sketchers at Forest Hills Gardens Railroad Station


Long Island Railroad Station Square jigsaw puzzle


They don't make 'em like that anymore!


How often have you heard that statement?  In this case it is true.  They don't make train stations, especially suburban stops like this anymore, ever.   When Forest Hills was being developed out of Dutch owned farms in Queens, the developers paid attention to every detail in order to attract people to buy homes in this remote outpost of the city.  The railroad station was an integral part of the plan as the target population would have been business(men) commuting into the city for work and returning to their bucolic home outside the city. 

Join us for the day as we sketch this unique setting of tutor buildings in a beautiful neighborhood. 

Thanks to Diana Berchan for suggesting this location!




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DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2024

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  FOREST HILLS GARDENS STATON SQUARE

TRANSPORTATION: E, F, M, R to Forest Hills/ 71st Ave 
                                        Long Island RR to Forest Hills

When you exit the station walk to Continental Ave and walk to Burns AVE to the meeting spot.






Forest Hills Neighborhood Guide



NOTES

  • Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCUrbansketchers.org
  • Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
  • Bathrooms and water are available
  • Food can be purchased at nearby vendors
  • Bring a stool for best sight lines.
  • If you are driving, DO NOT park inside the Forest Hills perimeters.  You will be booted and fined.











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