I lived in Elmhurst from 1965 when i was born at ST John's Hospital on Queens BLVD until 1985 when i moved to the Poconos. Living in Elmhurst was great... I miss it...

Submitted by Bill Greene

10:05 PM EDT, Oct 11, 2006

Elmhurst 1940-1964: PS 13 had a Victory Garden in the school yard, the #58 bus was a trolley, Durkee's spice factory off Corona Ave. smelled delicious, in the blizzard of '47 we had to walk to the 7 train , the Newton Movie on Corona Ave. was 25 cents Adults, 11 cents Children.

Submitted by Mary Lou Van Leeuwen

10:11 AM EDT, Sep 26, 2006

Fairyland White Castle GG local, Myrtle Ave. El., Q58, other buses. skated and swam in Flushing Meadows, sunbathed Rockaway/ RockNRoll and Dick Clark Shows, St. Joe's HS Brooklyn. Graduate of St. Adalbert 1957. Glad I grew up in Elmhurst pkd30@hotmail.com

Submitted by Pat

9:36 AM EDT, Sep 25, 2006

I grew up just two blocks from fairyland. , this site does not let you say too much I got alot of memories to share from mid 60s till it closed. i was there ! E-mail at paulsherry @ rcn.com

Submitted by paul Zimmermann

11:54 PM EDT, Sep 22, 2006

I was born and raised in Elmhurst. Married and raised 3 childrne there . Went to Asension ,I remember all wonderful things Fairyland, the bus on the blvd to rockaway beach, playing on dead end and makining life long friends . I have since moved but my heart still lives in Elmhurst and always will

Submitted by Mary Claire Ansbro-Ingalls

9:52 AM EDT, Apr 23, 2006

I work in the area and I think it stinks, for the most part.

Submitted by Frank

6:31 PM EDT, Apr 2, 2006

I grew up in Elmhurst and 4 yrs ago moved to FL. I miss Gino's Pizza he is a true gentleman. I went to PS 89, JHS 73 and Newtown. I miss the 'ol hood and There is no place like NY.

Submitted by Frank Custode

3:40 PM EST, Mar 29, 2006

Elmhurst continues to thrive...a true multi-cultural delight...for the senses & tastebuds! There is no other place to experience God's handiwork....the culture abounds!

Submitted by Jennifer

10:57 AM EST, Mar 27, 2006

I GREW UP IN THIS AREA AND WENT TO FAIRYLAND AMUSEMENT PARK WHICH IS NOW THE QUEENS MALL. IWOULD LOVE TO SEE A PICTURE OF FAIRYLAND

Submitted by M.KULA

3:36 PM EST, Mar 22, 2006

I love the neighborhood, especially The Rock Church on Queens Blvd. & 57th Ave.

Submitted by Q

12:41 PM EST, Mar 21, 2006