Historic Jackson Heights Weekend 2009

[toddg]

From the Jackson Heights Beautification Group...
Historic Jackson Heights Weekend 2009

Join the JHBG in celebrating Jackson Heights, the first planned garden and cooperative apartment community in America and a City, State, and Federal Historic District

Saturday, 6/13

Slide Lecture on the History of Jackson Heights at 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at the Community Church (81-10 35th Avenue); free

Exhibition of Vintage Photos/Memorabilia and Entries in the Student Art Contest from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Church (81-10 35th Avenue); free. View original photographs and also see firsthand how local students have been inspired by the Jackson Heights Historic District and the architectural details around them.

Self-Guided Tour of Private Interior Gardens from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. These park-like private gardens, surrounded by 1920s-era garden
apartments, are open to the public only once a year. Visit up to nine gardens at your own pace, following a map included in your ticket. Tickets can be purchased in advance or in front of the Community Church (81-10 35th Ave), on Saturday morning; $10

Sunday, 6/14

Escorted Walking Tours of the Historic District (rain or shine) at 12 noon. Tickets must be purchased or reserved in advance. The tours will meet in front of the Community Church, on the southwestern corner of 82nd Street and 35th Avenue; $10

Tickets are $10 for one tour, $15 for both tours. Tickets may be purchased beginning June 1 at Espresso 77 (35-57 77th Street) and Beaudoin Realty Group (78-27 37th Avenue, Suite 5, Second Floor) weekdays 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information and directions leave a message at 718-565-5344 or email us. Rain date for Garden Tour: June 20. All other events rain or shine.

[rachel]

I was wondering about the JH historic weekend.  Is the garden tour only on Sat?  Sunday is a guided tour of the neighborhood - does that include the gardens as well?

[Lilybell]

oops, deleting my question.  I didn't read the original post carefully enough.