Monday, March 20, 2017

Architect Gerald Caliendo and the Dulcken House.


At the site of the historic Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken house:  31-07 31st Avenue in Astoria.   A NYC Department of Buildings application:  HERE.

Saturday, March 18, 2017

The Dulcken House . . March18, 2017


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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Is This House Worth Saving?


The house of  "The Father of American Musical Education", Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken (1837-1901), in Astoria on the north side of 31st Avenue between 31st and 32nd Streets.

The issue is summed up nicely HERE.

(Color photos below taken on March 12, 2017) 

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The State of Virginia Turning Rightward?

Spotted on Queens Boulevard, Saturday, March 11, 2017:




Monday, March 13, 2017

The Elks Club, L.I.C. - What Remains. (March 12 & 13, 2017)


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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Latest Developments at the Steinway Mansion (March 1, 2017)

 Photos 1 through 3:  Looking west towards the Mansion.

Photos  4 through 7: Looking at the north façade and roof of the Mansion from 41st street.

Photos 8 and 9:  Looking north to the Mansion from 41st street.

Photos 10 through 12:  The three 41st street warehouses are now occupied.

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