Photographic Memory
All the Trains
Spots to Know
History
Mixed Bag
100
This map shows which railroad system in NYC?
Long Island Railroad
[1915]
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/browse/map-showing-long-island-railroad-system
100
What is the full name of the MTA stop, for Citi Field?
Mests-Willets Point
100
Where is the newest branch of Queens Public Library located?
Hunters Point
100
Growing up in Kew Garden Hills, this famous folk duo was known to build a bridge over troubled water.
Simon and Garfunkel
100
Which singer, who was a girl who just wanted to have fun, grew up in Ozone Park?
Cyndi Lauper
200
This bay borders LaGuardia Airport. What is it called?
Flushing Bay
1931 by Borough President of Queens
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/browse/flushing-bay-7
200
Which 2 trains start in Queens, and ends in Coney Island?
N and F
200
Which famous museum in Manhattan has a second building located in Long Island City?
MoMA / MoMA PS 1
200
This rapper was raised in South Jamaica, and is now a prominent producer (particular their show "Power" on Starz)
50 Cent/ Curtis Jackson
200
Which governor of NY is the most recent to be from Queens?
Andrew Cuomo
300
Which park is in the following image? The park is located in Flushing, and runs along a creek of the same name.
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/browse/kissena-park-4
300
Name one of the stops that has the most train transfers available. [There are 2 that you can name.]
Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and Forest Hills
300
Which Queens' park holds the oldest and largest public pool in the borough? [Fun fact: the pool was used for qualifying events for the 1936 and 1964 Summer Olympics]
Astoria Park
300
In 1948, this modern airport was opened under the name New York International Airport, and was commonly known as Idlewild Airport. What is the airport now called?
J.F.K. Airport
300
Which museum in Queens holds the permanent exhibit on Jim Henson?
Museum of Moving Image
400
In 1939, this event was held in Flushing Corona Park. What was the event called? [It was held again in Queens, in 1964-65]
New York World's Fair
1939 by J. William Sawyer
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/browse/photo-painted-light-general-electric-poster
400
How many stops/stations does the LIRR have in Queens?
24 stops
400
Casinos are rare in NYC, but there is one in Queens, by the Aqueduct Racetrack. What is the name of the casino?
Resorts World Casino
400
In 2001, she was elected as Borough President of Queens. As such, she became the first African American in this position. What is her name?
Helen M. Marshall
400
He was the first New York City Council member that was of Asian descent. He was elected to the role in 2001, and represented Flushing and Northeast Queens.
John Liu
500
The Wave is a local newspaper, that was started in 1893. Which neighborhood does The Wave focus on?
500
How many trains go directly from Queens into Brooklyn?
4 trains (M, J, A, G)
500
Jahn's Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor officially opened in 1897 in the Bronx. More locations were opened all over NYC, but many have since closed down. Only 1 Jahn's remains open. Which neighborhood is it?
Jackson Heights
500
Which queen is Queens named after?
Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of King Charles II of England
500
When did Queens join NYC, as a borough?
1898