The reservoir's historic structures & ecosystems are an opportunity to create a unique environmental education center for our children & their future.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Waterworks Tour


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Upcoming Event

The Newtown Historical Society presents:

History of the Flushing River
Water body separates Newtown and Flushing

Sergey Kadinsky

The Newtown Historical Society is proud to present "The History of the Flushing River" slideshow and lecture by journalist historian and licensed tour guide, Sergey Kadinsky.

He will discuss its geologic history, tributaries, development, the plans of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs and its future.

Date: Sunday, August 28th
Time: 2pm
Location: 1883 Stockholm Street, Ridgewood, Queens (in the Stockholm Street Historic District)
Cost: $10 for non-members, $5 for members

Space is limited!  Please RSVP to newtownhistory [AT] gmail.com to reserve your spot.

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