back in the 70's, that shopping center had it all, hermans sporting goods, stride rite for shoes and alexanders and orbachs. i lived right behind that center.
Thanks for these videos. I lived there (Forest Hills) in the 70's and took all those walks and jogging too. I know all those streets, lots of big changes and very congested now it seems. You covered a lot of territory in this one.
The Marshalls at the 63rd Drive subway station seen at 54:43 was an Alexander's department store when I lived in this area at Lefrak City in the 1980s, after I relocated from the Bronx. I lived in this area for about ten years. The walk from here on Junction Boulevard leads to Lefrak City, located at Horace Harding. Across the street from the Alexander's (where the benches are seen to the left) was a restaurant. The brown brick building on the left was Verizon. Where the new condominium and shopping complex currently is located across the Long Island Expressway from Lefrak City, was an open parking lot. In the 1980s, the Long Island Expressway underwent an expansion, with additional lanes added. The silver office building on the corner of Horace Harding and Junction Boulevard had been reclad sometime after I left the area. It previously had a buff-colored brick facade, with LEFRAK in green letters on the elevator penthouse. Lefrak City was built in the 1960s, by Samuel Lefrak. The architect was Jack Brown. The buildings were given names of countries. My building was named Canada, and my top-floor, one bedroom apartment faced Shea Stadium, which I walked to on nice days for a Mets game. Unfortunately, the 1980s were a time of crime in the area, and I left the area at the end of the 1980s. Despite the troubles back then in the 1980s, the neighborhood offered everything I needed, with convenient subway stations at 63rd Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard, and shopping and other needs convenenient. Seeing this video brings back memories. Thank you, actionkid, for your walks!!
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear my video brought back memories for you and it’s always nice to hear a part of history that even I didn’t know about. Thanks again.
At 48:24 where the Flower Boutique store is, there used to be a place called Game Shock. It was open in the 90's and closed in 96. Great place to buy video games and there were arcades in the back. Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat. I used to go there everyday after school. Good times! Thanks for the video.
That's because the right around the corner is the West side tennis club home to what use to be the US Open tennis tournament (now held in flushing meadows) Since the tournament has left Westside tennis club they turned the stadium into an outdoor concert venue and has hosted some big bands and singers now.
I went through a part of Forest Hills Gardens on a newer walk on 71st Avenue: th-cam.com/video/bz1QhMoKNxU/w-d-xo.html It's a very nice neighborhood indeed!
Very cool,with old american fashion houses,same as in Wild Western.2 stories into the street,and an roof into the backyard.Same for houndreds of years.
@El diablo da Costa Of course.I made 2 forest huts,from "too little & recycled wood".Only way to put it together.Extreme stupid with much snow and rain.
I grew up near 63rd drive and went to P.S. 139 in the 1960s-70s. There's nothing left from my childhood except the school -- even the Shalimar Diner (which was built on the site of the old library and some shops that burned to the ground in 1972) closed later in the year this video was shot.
Once again, I can't thank you enough for making another great documentary. Just too bad the wind was so audible. Nevertheless, you returned me to my earlier home of 27 years (1960-1987) and, after regrettng moving to Florida since, I almost appreciate it now despite the growth. I would NEVER return to Rego Park for all the money in the world because it's jammed with a random hodgepodge of unattractive businesses. Oh for the uncomplicated days of Alexander's and 63rd Drive, where Tony's fish store, McCrory's, Woolworth and Ben's Best mixed in with a few shoe stores, etc., and you could always amble further south to the library just below the LIRR trestle. I moved to Rego Park Gardens as it was being built and Lefrak City had its very first pilings being driven into the ground. Park City and its Estates were just completed, and when one passed below the LIE at Junction Blvd. it almost always smelled from skunk cabbage (as it was reclaimed land) or raw sewage just below. (Looks like no one repaired the crumbling structure since I left too; pretty scary.) The art shows in spring lining the parking lot fences on both sides of Junction leading up to Alexander's were a lighthearted hello to spring. Decades later, in my Florida workplace, I met the family of the artist who subsequently gave me lessons back then. It's a small world. To me, now, this area of Queens got a lot smaller as mega growth closed it all in. (I spent my last 20 years here on 94th Street and 56th Ave., two blocks from where I started at The Moderne on what was then 58th Ave.) On the flip side, the 75th Street subway station hasn't changed one iota; probably the same grime from the 1970s. And clothing styles remain the same. I'll gratefully keep my slides, shorts and tees on year-round as I head for Wawa here and appreciate my leaving Queens just in the nick of time. However, I will always hear my mom's velvety voice over the PA system at the Queens Center, now doubled in size and nicely upscaled. You win some, you lose more. Such is life. Just ask that poor woman struggling up the subway steps.
I hate to see that guy walking past the lady with a cane that is struggling on the steps. He did not offer to help her. That's why I won't ride the subway when I visit NYC next spring. I csn't walk on steps quickly and will get run over and pushed aside.
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Timestamps
0:50 - Exiting 75th Avenue Station onto Queens Boulevard
3:05 - Austin Street & 75th Road
6:16 - Austin Street & Ascan Avenue
8:45 - Austin Street & 72nd Avenue
11:05 - 71st (Continental) Avenue & Austin Street heading South
12:50 - 71st (Continental) Avenue & Dartmouth Street heading North
15:35 - 71st (Continental) Avenue & Queens Boulevard heading South
17:20 - Austin Street & 71st (Continental) Avenue heading West
19:06 - Austin Street & 70th Road
21:50 - Austin Street & 69th Road
24:57 - Yellowstone Boulevard & Austin Street
28:06 - Yellowstone Boulevard & Burns Street
30:20 - Yellowstone Boulevard & Dartmouth Street
31:11 - Dane Place & Exeter Street
33:55 - Passing under Long Island Railroad Rockaway Beach Branch (Entering Rego Park, Queens)
36:55 - Fitchett Street & 66th Avenue
39:18 - Fitchett Street & 65th Road
42:15 - Fitchett Street & 64th Road
44:40 - 63rd Drive & Fitchett Street
46:22 - 63rd Drive & Bourton Street
48:00 - 63rd Drive & Alderton Street
49:35 - 63rd Drive & Austin Street
53:25 - 63rd Drive & Queens Boulevard
55:00 - Junction Boulevard & Queens Boulevard
59:10 - Junction Boulevard & Horace Harding Expressway (Long Island Expressway) - [Entering Elmhurst, Queens]
1:02:00 - 59th Avenue & Junction Boulevard
1:03:40 - 59th Avenue & 94th Street
1:06:30 - Entering Queens Center Mall
I love the area you were first walking in,, like tudor houses,, very rich looking. Nice video
Wow.😳that's alot
Aawww thanks for this. Takes me back. Love Forest Hills. Oh how Austin Street businesses have changed! 5 Burro Cafe still standing!
back in the 70's, that shopping center had it all, hermans sporting goods, stride rite for shoes and alexanders and orbachs. i lived right behind that center.
I enjoyed this. I love seeing live a action videos of neighborhoods! TY
I grew up in forest hills, now I’m in college and miss it so much. I miss nyc in general. Going back as soon as I can
Thank you very much!. My dearest friend lives in forest Hills!. Beautiful video!!. Watching from Spain!!
You just never stop.
That's great I love it..
I depend on you everyday to know whats happening..
Thank you..
Haha I try.
In my heart i go with you, i love New York and your Videos so much 🤗💖 in July i go back to New York for my vication. 🤗🤗🤗 greetings from Germany
Awesome!
Moni M. Germany you spelled vacation wrong its vacation not vication
Thanks for these videos. I lived there (Forest Hills) in the 70's and took all those walks and jogging too. I know all those streets, lots of big changes and very congested now it seems. You covered a lot of territory in this one.
Watching from Toronto Canada. Thank you for the tour.
This is my hometown 67th Ave & Burns ST, this is gr8, now I am in .L.A., I have the chills Thank U Peace 2019
I truly appreciate all of your uploads. You might've passed by my house in this video! Lol what great footage!
Thanks! I’ve passed many TH-camr homes along the course of my videos, haha
LOL JK I live in Kew Gardens ;)
really nice, livable neighborhood. I see where Shake Shack is coming to Alabama...Love your videos!
Another beautiful video! thank you very much!
The Marshalls at the 63rd Drive subway station seen at 54:43 was an Alexander's department store when I lived in this area at Lefrak City in the 1980s, after I relocated from the Bronx. I lived in this area for about ten years. The walk from here on Junction Boulevard leads to Lefrak City, located at Horace Harding. Across the street from the Alexander's (where the benches are seen to the left) was a restaurant. The brown brick building on the left was Verizon. Where the new condominium and shopping complex currently is located across the Long Island Expressway from Lefrak City, was an open parking lot. In the 1980s, the Long Island Expressway underwent an expansion, with additional lanes added. The silver office building on the corner of Horace Harding and Junction Boulevard had been reclad sometime after I left the area. It previously had a buff-colored brick facade, with LEFRAK in green letters on the elevator penthouse. Lefrak City was built in the 1960s, by Samuel Lefrak. The architect was Jack Brown. The buildings were given names of countries. My building was named Canada, and my top-floor, one bedroom apartment faced Shea Stadium, which I walked to on nice days for a Mets game. Unfortunately, the 1980s were a time of crime in the area, and I left the area at the end of the 1980s. Despite the troubles back then in the 1980s, the neighborhood offered everything I needed, with convenient subway stations at 63rd Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard, and shopping and other needs convenenient. Seeing this video brings back memories. Thank you, actionkid, for your walks!!
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear my video brought back memories for you and it’s always nice to hear a part of history that even I didn’t know about. Thanks again.
This video is so cool for someone like me who will possibly move to that neighborhood from a completely different country...
This is a great quality video, thank you.
Thanks for your AWESOME VIDEOS!
That trashy Target used to be a really nice Barnes n Noble. I also remember when Johnny Rockets was where that bar is
Ocelot923 the Johnny rockets was my favorite childhood spot
bruhhhhhh my child hood
At 48:24 where the Flower Boutique store is, there used to be a place called Game Shock. It was open in the 90's and closed in 96. Great place to buy video games and there were arcades in the back. Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat. I used to go there everyday after school. Good times! Thanks for the video.
Wow that totally sounds like a cool place! Arcades were great fun back in the day.
great video you took me back home greetings from Australia
no dejo de ver vídeos de la ciudad de new york es una ciudad espectacular
Cool area with the upper walkways. They murals with Arthur Ashe on one side and the Ramones on the other was interesting.
That's because the right around the corner is the West side tennis club home to what use to be the US Open tennis tournament (now held in flushing meadows) Since the tournament has left Westside tennis club they turned the stadium into an outdoor concert venue and has hosted some big bands and singers now.
where in the video?
Bring back memories
And what about Forest Hills Gardens? Such a beautiful neighborhood. And thanks for you videos. Especially narrated ones.
I went through a part of Forest Hills Gardens on a newer walk on 71st Avenue: th-cam.com/video/bz1QhMoKNxU/w-d-xo.html
It's a very nice neighborhood indeed!
Gr8 video thank you
Thanks
Very cool,with old american fashion houses,same as in Wild Western.2 stories into the street,and an roof into the backyard.Same for houndreds of years.
Yes, it certainly adds a unique character to the neighborhood.
It was 1 other there too,with a roof over the street,a resturant,like saloon.And many mansions.
@El diablo da Costa Of course.I made 2 forest huts,from "too little & recycled wood".Only way to put it together.Extreme stupid with much snow and rain.
I grew up near 63rd drive and went to P.S. 139 in the 1960s-70s. There's nothing left from my childhood except the school -- even the Shalimar Diner (which was built on the site of the old library and some shops that burned to the ground in 1972) closed later in the year this video was shot.
Thank you for that explanation.
Once again, I can't thank you enough for making another great documentary. Just too bad the wind was so audible. Nevertheless, you returned me to my earlier home of 27 years (1960-1987) and, after regrettng moving to Florida since, I almost appreciate it now despite the growth. I would NEVER return to Rego Park for all the money in the world because it's jammed with a random hodgepodge of unattractive businesses. Oh for the uncomplicated days of Alexander's and 63rd Drive, where Tony's fish store, McCrory's, Woolworth and Ben's Best mixed in with a few shoe stores, etc., and you could always amble further south to the library just below the LIRR trestle. I moved to Rego Park Gardens as it was being built and Lefrak City had its very first pilings being driven into the ground. Park City and its Estates were just completed, and when one passed below the LIE at Junction Blvd. it almost always smelled from skunk cabbage (as it was reclaimed land) or raw sewage just below. (Looks like no one repaired the crumbling structure since I left too; pretty scary.) The art shows in spring lining the parking lot fences on both sides of Junction leading up to Alexander's were a lighthearted hello to spring. Decades later, in my Florida workplace, I met the family of the artist who subsequently gave me lessons back then. It's a small world. To me, now, this area of Queens got a lot smaller as mega growth closed it all in. (I spent my last 20 years here on 94th Street and 56th Ave., two blocks from where I started at The Moderne on what was then 58th Ave.) On the flip side, the 75th Street subway station hasn't changed one iota; probably the same grime from the 1970s. And clothing styles remain the same. I'll gratefully keep my slides, shorts and tees on year-round as I head for Wawa here and appreciate my leaving Queens just in the nick of time. However, I will always hear my mom's velvety voice over the PA system at the Queens Center, now doubled in size and nicely upscaled. You win some, you lose more. Such is life. Just ask that poor woman struggling up the subway steps.
Beautiful in new york america
I am surprised you did not get blown over by the wind!
My friend lives in Forest Hills!
such a nice walk with you, thank you. you hold the camera pretty steady there-how do you hold it?
Thanks! The stabilizer I use for my GoPro is in the video description.
Wich a camera you are using for the video looks great?
The GoPro HERO7 Black. My video equipment is listed in the video description.
ah man definitely go deeper into the gardens next time, towards woodhaven
Wish you did the mall from the beginning
Ive lived there for fucking 10 years. Know every corner by my heart
Ive been there my whole life
Good
0:57 down that block my old apartment
28:10 my other apartment
Watching
AK before covid. Good times
hey you didn't even stop by burger king lol jk
I hate to see that guy walking past the lady with a cane that is struggling on the steps. He did not offer to help her. That's why I won't ride the subway when I visit NYC next spring. I csn't walk on steps quickly and will get run over and pushed aside.
EXACTLY what I thought as this video opened. How ugly people are all over this country.
I live in forest hills
Awesome 😎
29:18 I used to live there
Sweet!
youngrichdesi 999 what was it like? Was it cheap to live there?
That’s where I am
I am there know
Yo u about to pas by my school sage it the gang
A lot of garbage on the streets
People need to learn to take better care of the environment
@@ActionKid yep