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This plan never flew, and BC retains its unique system. I cannot be sure if this system was ever adopted by Broad Channel; I suspect not. Note, also, the dotted line representing the LIRR; by then, the line was no longer running here, the City had purchased it and was rehabbing it, replacing the bridge over Jamica Bay, and service would resume in The Raunt shown and Goose Creek stations, open seasonally for fishermen, would close permanently and have left no trace today.

Bungalows, East 7th and Noel Roads. The photos are from September 29th, but Channelers were getting into the Halloween mood early. Virgilius Roman Catholic, are only a half block away from each other on Noel Road not Church Road as you might think; the road is probably named for the Presbyterian church. The Catholic church and school are refreshingly modest buildings dating to The BCFD, on Noel and Church Roads, has been in operation since the sign says , their website and has been run out of this firehouse since He served as its Commander several times, organizing food handouts and annual parades.

Riekers also served the American Legion Post As president of the Broad Channel Civic Association and United Community Organization, he was indispensable in negotiating the purchase of Broad Channel land from the city. As a member of Community Board 14, Riekers promoted the initiative that allowed for the installation of sewers in Broad Channel. In addition, he also acted as a substitute pastor and Sunday school teacher for the Christ Presbyterian Church by the Sea.

Street numbering in Broad Channel is sans hyphens, unusual for Queens; house numbers follow the street numbering from 1 to The club was founded around He joined around The club members were all men. There were about 30 or The building had three floors.

The upper two floors were dormitories for men. During the Depression, some men lived there year round. Lodging was free for members.

There was no heat but there was a kitchen with kerosene cooking stoves. Wives, girlfriends, and kids were all welcome. We kids had great time on many Saturdays or Sundays in the s and 60s. The only requirements were that we had to know how to swim and row, and return by a certain hour.

On rainy days we could join the adults in games of Michigan Rummy. In the evenings, there were dinners and dances. There was usually someone who played the piano.

The clubhouse had a small bar with brass step foot step and a tin beer tap. Small rowboats were tied up along the runway. A rowboat would be used to bring a cabin cruiser to the float to pick up passengers and gear. We all watched tides to knew when to launch a boat, go crabbing, and not get stranded in shallow water! My dad worked as a steam engineer at Atlas Terminal in Glendale.

I loved taking all-day trips on that boat. We went miles from the bay and often out of sight of land. All for now. Will Werner, Wilsonville, Oregon. I attended St. My parents grew up on Broad Channel and I was born there at the house on E. My father, Smitty, only had to walk to work across the street. Good times and wonderful memories!! My grandparents Louise and Stanley mink lived on Noel road. I had my aunt Judy and uncle Tommy mink lived next to the funeral home for years.

I was born and lived in BC till our family the Dobbin moved to long island. I remember great times as a kid in Broad channel. My Grand father belonged to a club there called the packard athletic club. I like d going under the sunporch in the boat to catch Blue Claw crab off the pilings Thought it was on shad creek rd but a long time ago and now not as sure, they built a school across the road in the 50;s.

I posted above in about Egg Harbor Yacht Club. Does anyone else remember this club on Shad Creek Road? So much life happened there- parties, family gatherings, boating, fishing over perhaps 60 years.

My dad Albert Werner joined around 18 years before I was born. We went many times as a family in the s and 60s. I will dig out names of members from an old file and post them later. For now, does anyone remember this club? Would love to hear from you. Best, Will Werner, Wilsonville, Oregon. My grandparents, my mom and uncles lived on 16th road on Broad Channel.

In the s and s my dad owned the Audrey Murphy bar and grill on Crossbay blvd. It closed in Hung out in Broad Channel in the s. Had several HS friends. Then attended all the bar parties that raised money for the Labor Day Games. Fun times.

Thank you for your historical coverage of broad channel. My grandfather. William A Froeb was a very early resident of Broar Channel.

He was one of the rirst residents and put his house at the extreme end of the 18 th. He lived there. For more information, please visit our Service Announcements page. During the s, Dutch settlers established a community on the island and began harvesting oysters, clams, shrimp, and fish. NYC Parks acquired this property on July 10, and construction commenced in the fall. It features multiple basketball courts, handball courts, and a tennis court, as well as a water-themed playground with playful dolphin decals that symbolize the importance of water to the island and the surrounding Jamaica Bay.

Broad Channel Park gets its name from the neighborhood, which is the only inhabited island in Jamaica Bay. The Broad Channel neighborhood stands on Big Egg Marsh, an island approximately 20 blocks long and four blocks wide.