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The Burroughs House

Collection: Eugene Armbruster Drawings and Photographs
Date: June 7, 1927; 1927-06-07 Material: Black and white photograph Dimension: 5.9 x 3.9 inches; 400 dpi
Creator: Eugene L. Armbruster Identifier: aql:29660 ela-004890 ela-004890.tif

Description: The Burroughs House - Located on the NE corner of Corona Avenue and 102nd Street. John Burroughs and family settled in Newtown ca. 1640, where he was the town clerk. Descendent George W. Burroughs died here in 1891 and his daughter, Mrs. Isaac L. Moe was the last owner of the property, which was torn down in 1930. In this photo, taken on June 7, 1927, a “for sale” sign is on the house.

Collection : aql:7837

Creator : Eugene L. Armbruster

Date : June 7, 1927; 1927-06-07

Summary/Description : The Burroughs House - Located on the NE corner of Corona Avenue and 102nd Street. John Burroughs and family settled in Newtown ca. 1640, where he was the town clerk. Descendent George W. Burroughs died here in 1891 and his daughter, Mrs. Isaac L. Moe was the last owner of the property, which was torn down in 1930. In this photo, taken on June 7, 1927, a “for sale” sign is on the house.

Subject : Dwellings

Rights : Public domain

Coverage : Corona Avenue and 102nd Street, Corona, Queens, NY

Type : Black and white photograph

Format : Black and white photograph; 5.9 x 3.9 inches; 400 dpi

Identifier : aql:29660 ela-004890 ela-004890.tif

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Subject:
Dwellings
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