Bayside Historical Society
Landmarking Success Stories
As part of Bayside Historical Society's core mission, we are currently advocating for more individual and district landmarks to be designated, both here and across Queens, and to a larger extent, NYC as a whole.
Queens, when compared with Manhattan and Brooklyn, has very few landmarks and landmark districts. Many other landmark-worthy places in Queens are extremely important to NYC’s cultural integrity. BHS feels it is imperative to have more.
The success stories below are a lasting achievement for the people of Bayside and NYC, and they were accomplished through hard work, passion, commitment, and support from neighborhood residents who wrote letters, attended hearings, or just helped spread the word. Together, we can keep history alive!
Click on the photos below to view a slideshow of historic sites that Bayside Historical Society has helped to preserve for future generations:
Collaborative Efforts: HDC and BHS
In March 2024, the Bayside Historical Society was accepted by the Historic Districts Council (HDC) as a priority NYC neighborhood for preservation via their Six to Celebrate campaign. HDC is the leading advocate for landmarking and preservation in NYC, having played a vital role in every landmark designation in Bayside, including the Cobblestone House.
HDC will collaborate with BHS to expand upon our efforts since the 2016 designation of the Ahles House, continuing to survey, research, and compile a list of significant sites for preservation and designation consideration.
The Bayside Historical Society is proud to partner with the Historic Districts Council to identify potential landmarks or landmark districts in Bayside. Stay tuned for updates on this important initiative.