Greenstreet-ABE WOLFSON

Kissena Bl 72 Av & 153 St

Queens

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This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park.

What was here before?

This region was first settled by Dutch in 1651 and established as an English settlement in 1654 by Director General of New Netherland Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672). The Doughty family was given a deed to this land, which was the site of the Doughty Swamp. Once a source for drinking water, the swamp was filled in over-time to accommodate a growing population. New homes and businesses were built in the 1920s after the NYC Subway and Long Island Railroad were expanded to this area.

How did this site become a triangle?

Abe Wolfson Triangle is part of the Greenstreets program, which is a joint project of NYC Parks and the NYC Department of Transportation. Began in 1986 and revived in 1994, this initiative converted paved street properties, such as triangles and malls into green spaces.

Who is this triangle named for?

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