Book Uncovers Lost History of Jamaica Estates

Feb. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Founded in the earlier 1900s, Jamaica Estates “in the Borough of Queens has maintained its character from its founding” says Councilmember James Gennaro from the book’s introduction.  The area’s country beauty still remains an attractive feature for incoming residents.

In over 200 vintage photographs, local author Carl Ballenas and the Aquinas Honor Society of the Immaculate Conception School provides an astounding visual journey documenting the unique history of this distinctive community from its picturesque rural beginnings to the vibrant multicultural neighborhood of today.

Highlights of Jamaica Estates:
•Features never before seen vintage photographs from both public and private collections
•Showcases the Immaculate Conception Parish and its impact on the Jamaica Estates community
•Brings to live places, events and noteworthy people of the community
•Details how Jamaica Estates was formed from Jamaica

Funding for the book was made possible by Councilman James Gennaro.


Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.  


UPCOMING BOOK SIGNINGS:

Book Signing
Sunday, March 21
2:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Utopia Center, 176-60 Union Turnpike
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366


Book Signing
Saturday, May 1
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Onderdonk House
1820 Flushing Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385

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With more than 6,000 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images.