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A concert by Mary Courtney of Morning Star

A Tribute to the Poppenhusen Institute

May 15, 2020

An inspirational musical performance by Mary Courtney of Morning Star. It is times such as these that we need to hear the beautiful angelic voice […]

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Herman A. Schleicher Mansion- One of the Few NYC Landmarks in College Point -123rd Street and 13th Avenue

Herman A. Schleicher Mansion- One of the Few NYC Landmarks in College Point -123rd Street and 13th Avenue

April 22, 2020

When the designation of this grand 19th century mansion was finalized, it was a day for celebration in the community.  College Point residents were all […]

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Oktoberfest Poppenhusen Institute Landmark News April 2020

Landmark News

April 21, 2020

Hello from the historic, Poppenhusen Institute. We miss you and hope that you, your friends and family are safe and healthy and will remain that […]

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Poppenhusen Boulevard Historical Image

From the Notes of College Point Historian, Bob Friedrich

April 20, 2020

Historic Trivia Originally From the Flushing Journal 29 September 1855 We hear of complaints of desecration of the Sabbath by strangers visiting Strattonport, (now College […]

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Flushing Cemetery and College Point

Flushing Cemetery and College Point

April 18, 2020

Flushing Cemetery was dedicated in August 1853.  Samuel B. Parsons, a prominent horticulturist at the time gave the opening speech. The dedication of the cemetery […]

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Historical Poppenhusen Institute Angle View

Census Trivia

April 17, 2020

Some trivia, yet interesting facts about College Point taken from the archives of the Poppenhusen Institute: The following is a partial list of some of […]

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Frank Hunold– Age 81

A Remembrance by Frank Hunold– Age 81

April 15, 2020

Taken from the Robert Friedrich Collection Daily Star – March 24, 1926 “The Village of C.P. in 1876,” muses, Mr. Hunold was serenely innocent and […]

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Karl Muszel- Volunteer, Member, Donor and Friend

Karl Muszel Tribute

April 13, 2020

Another Sad Farewell – Karl Muszel – Volunteer, Member, Donor and Friend By now everyone is likely aware of the passing of a very special […]

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History of College Point - Oscar Weiss

Remembrances of Oscar Weiss, a Lifelong College Pointer

April 13, 2020

During this time when most of Poppenhusen Institute’s programs have been temporarily shut down- I have had time to delve into our historic collection. As […]

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