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History of Astoria, New York, USA*
Journey back in time to Astoria, New York, USA*
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About Astoria
Astoria, Queens, NY
The area now known as Astoria was originally called Hallet’s Cove, after its first landowner William Hallet, who settled there in 1659 with his wife, Elizabeth Fones.
The area now known as Astoria was originally called Hallet’s Cove, after its first landowner William Hallet, who settled there in 1659 with his wife, Elizabeth Fones.
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VINTAGE ASTORIA
Astoria Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards
Astoria, New York, USA*
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Jamaica Ave.
Astoria, New York, USA*
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Ninth Avenue, showing Public School No. 6.
Astoria, New York, USA*
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Academy Street, Astoria, L.I., N.Y.
Genealogy gifts & optional resources
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I Love NEW YORK Mug – Pizza, Bagels & Cheesecake Ceramic Coffee Cup
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NEW YORK Roots & Sarcasm - Ceramic Genealogy Coffee Mug
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NEW YORK Roots Genealogy Coffee Mug Gift Idea - Celebrate Your Ancestry with Every Sip!
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ELLIS ISLAND Roots Ceramic Mug – Tribute to Ancestry and New Beginnings - Celebrating Our Immigrant Ancestors
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LOCAL HISTORY
Discover Astoria: History, News, Travel, and Stories
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1854 - Astoria
Astoria, a post-village of Queen's county, New York, on Hallett's cove, just below Hurl Gate, about 6 miles from New York city. It contains several churches and about 500 inhabitants.
1895 - Astoria
Astoria, a former village of Queens co., N.Y., is on the East River, nearly 5 miles N.E. of Brooklyn. It now constitutes the 4th and 5th wards of Long Island City.
1916
Astoria, a former village of Queens co., N.Y., is on the East River, nearly 5 miles NE. of Brooklyn. It is now a part of the borough of Queens, New York city.
GENEALOGY IN ASTORIA
Discover YOUR Roots: Astoria Ancestry
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