Queensboro Bridge Centennial Celebration Events and Exhibits
GAHS Walking Tour
Sun, May 31, 2009 at 7:45 AM EST
Where: Bridge Ramp on 21st Street , Long Island City 42-0 21st St Queens New York
Walking Tour led by Richard Melnick, from Queens to Manhattan stopping forcelebration.
Dave Frieder Walking Tour
Sun, May 31, 2009 at 8:00 AM EST
Where: 58th Street at Second Avenue, Manhattan New York
Walking Tour led by Dave Frieder, from Manhattan to Ceremonial Celebrationand back to Manhattan.
Centennial Ceremonial Parade
Sun, May 31, 2009 at 9:00 AM EST
Where: Queensboro Bridge Queensboro Bridge
Centennial Ceremonial Parade with Manhattan and Queens Borough Presidents and otherdignitaries, featuring:
1919 Dodge - VIP Auto Body Towing of Maspeth, NY
1929 Ford Model A Roadster, 1931 Model A Ford Roadster
Sunnyside Drum Corp
Francis Lewis High School Marching Band
US Merchant Marine Academy Fanfare Trumpets in mid-span with FDNY Fireboat multi-color salute
Refreshments at Tramway Park
Sun, May 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM EST
Where: Tramway Park 299 E 60th St Manhattan New York
Refreshments provided by Dunkin’ Donuts at 1st Avenue & 66th StreetHunter College Jazz Ensemble
Sun, May 31, 2009 at 3:00 PM EST
Where: Pavilion Park, 60th St East of York Avenue 599 E 60th St Manhattan New York
Hunter College jazz ensemble.
“Fireworks by Grucci New York”
Sunday, May 31 at 9:15PM
Where: from the tip of Roosevelt Island.
Viewable from the FDR Drive Promenade and Pavilion Park in Manhattan; Roosevelt Island, in Queens at Gantry Park, and Water Taxi Park and the Greenpoint and Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn.
Lecture - "The Queensboro Bridge - History, Construction into the 2nd Century, Courage to Build the Bridge"
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: Weiss Cafeteria at Rockefeller University 1230 York Avenue Manhattan New York
“The Queensboro Bridge - History, Construction into the 2nd Century, Courage to Build the Bridge"Michael Miscione, Manhattan Borough Historian, Henry Perahia, Deputy Commissioner NYC
Department of Transportation & Sam Schwartz, PE
Lecture / Slide Show - "Different Aspects of the Queensboro Bridge" consisting of the Trolley & Kiosk, Construction and Images
Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: Weiss Cafeteria at Rockefeller University 1230 York Avenue Manhattan New York
“Different Aspects of the Queensboro Bridge“ consisting of the Trolley & Kiosk, Construction and ImagesJudy Berdy, Bob Singleton & Dave Frieder
Lecture - "How the Bridge Transformed the Life of NYC"
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: Mt. Vernon Museum 421 E 61st Street
Lecture – “How the Bridge Transformed the Life of NYC”J. Ward Regan, NYU Professor
Mt. Vernon Museum, 421 E. 61st Street, Manhattan
Lecture - "The Queensboro Bridge as seen through eyes of Gridlock Sam"
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 6:00 PM EST
Where: NY Public Library of Science, Madison & 34th Street 188 Madison Avenue
“The Queensboro Bridge as seen through eyes of Gridlock Sam” Sam Schwartz, P.E.NY Public Library of Science, Madison & 34th Street, Manhattan
"History & Geography in the Environment of the Queensboro Bridge"
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 6:00 PM FST
Where: NW Corner of 21st Street & 41st Avenue, LIC ("F" train to 21st / Queensbridge) 21st St & 41st Ave Long Island City New York
“History & Geography in the Environment of the Queensboro Bridge”Led by Jack Eichenbaum
Lecture, Art Exhibit and Reception - "Queensboro Bridge - A Vision Realized"
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST
Where: The Fardom Gallery
25-17 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Lecture, Art Exhibit and Reception“Queensboro Bridge - A Vision Realized”
Artist Antonio Masi
Manhattan Borough President's Reception
Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 6:00 PM EST
Where: Municipal Building 1 Centre Street, 19th Floor South 1 Centre Street =
Manhattan Borough President’s Reception for Exhibit of Historic PhotosMunicipal Building, 1 Centre Street, 19th Floor South, Manhattan
GAHS Lecture / Slide Show - "Construction Impact of the Bridge"
Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST
Where: 35-20 Broadway 4th Floor 35-20 Broadway Queens New York
GAHS Lecture / Slide Show - “Construction Impact of the Bridge”35-20 Broadway 4th Floor, LIC
Walking Tour - "Trams, Trolley, Strecker Memorial Laboratory" presented by New York Transit Museum
Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 4:30 PM EST
Where: Tramway Park, 2nd Avenue & 60th Street Tramway Park, 2nd Avenue & 60th Street
Walking Tour – “Trams, Trolley, Strecker Memorial Laboratory” presented by New York Transit MuseumTramway Park, 2nd Avenue & 60th Street, Manhattan
GAHS Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST
Where: GAHS Walking Tour with Richard Melnick Queens Plaza North Queens New York
GAHS Walking Tour with Richard MelnickEast Side Crescent Street & Queens Plaza North, LIC
Sculpture Center Event
Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST
Where: The Sculpture Center 4419 Purves St Long Island City New York
“Building Structures and Sculptures out of -you guessed it- Trash”Parents & Children of all Ages
Purves Street near PS 1, LIC
Marco Polo Charter Boat Tours / Lecture
Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST
Where: Boat Basin 550 E 23rd St Manhattan New York
Marco Polo Charter Boat Tours / LectureBernard Ente
Skyport Marina– 23rd Street and the East River, Manhattan
Martha Graham Dance / Reception (coincides with Queens Art Express)
Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 2:00 PM FST
Where: LaGuardia Community College Main Stage Theatre 31-10 Thomson Avenue Long Island City New York
Martha Graham Dance / Reception (coincides with Project Diversity)LaGuardia Community College Main Stage Theatre
31-10 Thomson Avenue, LIC
Burial of Centennial Time Capsule by Hunter College Students
Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 4:00 PM EST
Where: Tramway Park - 2nd Avenue & 60th St, Manhattan 299 E 60th St Manhattan New York
Queensboro Bridge Exhibits
May 28 – July 31 “Trans-positions Along the Queensboro Bridge” Exhibit presented by Artists of Long Island City
Henry DeFord III Gallery at CitiGroup
44th Drive & Jackson Avenue, LIC
Space Realty, 29-09 39th Avenue, LIC
Holiday Inn, 39-05 29th Avenue, LIC
May 28 – June 28 "Life Around the Queensboro Bridge" Photographic Exhibit
Long Island City Branch Library
37-44 21st Street, LIC
May 29 - June 26 Queensboro Bridgescapes Exhibit presented by Artist Antonio Masi
Fardom Gallery
21-17 41st Avenue, LIC
March 31 – June 30 Images of Bridge Construction Exhibit
Greater Astoria Historical Society
35-20 Broadway 4th Floor, LIC
May 31 – June 23 “Connecting Islands and Generations – The Queensboro Bridge at 100” Exhibit
Gallery RIVAA
527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
May 31 – July 4 “All Aboard to the Past: The Queensboro Bridge Trolley” A Photo Exhibit by Sid Kaplan.
Sponsored by Roosevelt Island Historical Society
Roosevelt Island Kiosk at the foot of the Roosevelt Island Tram Station
June 1 – June 30 Historic NYC Bridge Photographic Exhibit
Manhattan Borough President’s Art Gallery
Municipal Building
1 Centre Street
19th Floor South, Manhattan
June 1 – June 30 PS 59 Second Graders Bridge Art Exhibit
TD Bank
1091 3rd Avenue; corner of 64th Street, Manhattan