In 1870, the communities of Astoria, Dutch Kills, Hunters Point, Ravenswood, and Blissville (near today's Sunnyside) merged to form a new municipality: Long Island City. This once independent city is undergoing an immense transformation as high rises replace single-family homes. It is the charm of a small town in a big city that many new residents have never seen. The Greater Astoria Historical Society and photographer Gary Vollo explore the unique places that have shaped Long Island City's development.
The Greater Astoria Historical Society and photographer Gary Vollo explore the unique places that have shaped Long Island City's development.