Collaged photos below show the one year hiatus in which the local Astoria politicians did NOTHING to preserve this historic structure from its obscene shameful destruction. (Click on each photo for enlarged detailed views.) A roll-call of infamy and iniquity:
- NYC Councilman COSTA CONSTANTINIDES - MIA (Missing in Action)
- NYS Assemblywoman ARAVELLA SIMOTAS - MIA (Missing in Action)
- NYS Senator MICHAEL GIANARIS - MIA (Missing in Action)
- Congresswoman CAROLYN MALONEY - MIA (Missing in Action)
- Queens Community BOARD ONE - MIA (Missing in Action)
- Congresswoman CAROLYN MALONEY - MIA (Missing in Action)
- Queens Community BOARD ONE - MIA (Missing in Action)
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PHOTO 1. Chainsaw attacks the historic structure. Note the
PRISTINE condition of the severed ancient beam.
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PHOTO 2. The Dulcken House in its original magnificent glory.
(31-07 31st Avenue) |
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PHOTO 3. What could have been easily restored but instead
is now being destroyed.
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PHOTO 4. Clear view to the heavens with the
tower now gone.
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PHOTO 5. 19th century carpentry workmanship. Exquisite intricate
house framing of joists, beams, and studs.
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PHOTO 6. Will this beautifully designed and executed staircase
escape the destruction of the chainsaw?
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| PHOTO 7. So easy to destroy but not so easy to design.. |
