Nestled between old Newtown (today�s Elmhurst) and the village of Flushing in the borough of Queens lies Corona. Blessed with an enchanting landscape; the area attracted development as early as 1854; when the West Flushing Land Company sought to create a suburban residential neighborhood in its midst. For Corona�s cherished way of life; represented by Colonial-era farms; dirt roads; and gaslight streetlamps; this marked a distinct break from the past. Developer Benjamin Hitchcock�s novel installment-plan system had helped place Corona on the map for good by 1870; laying down a historical precedent for later communities like Forest Hills and Jackson Heights to take shape. Before Mets baseball and the US Open were fixtures on the local scene; New Yorkers flocked to the National Race Course; one of the first such complexes in the entire country; for an exciting day at the races. Meanwhile; in its Corona-based factory; the Tiffany Glass Company forged distinctive lamps and glassware that in time would become world famous.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. about my Grandfather Eutimio SaucedoBy Christine Sanchezwhen my grandpa came from Mexico.he shared a indian Dance with townspeople.he wrote manny poems one about JFK and one about virgin Mary my mom says this poem at her church on dec.12...she served as a Guadalupana at holy fam church.but had to moved.her name is victoria saucedo cruz. my mom can tell you more about what grandpa did in the comm.of wilm1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great ; but could be more ?By Manuel L. Vigil Jr.First let me say i love this book . But it could have been so much more . Limited amount of pages ; for something so important . There are so many more people that should have been included ; but were missed . It should have included at least a few interviews with some prominent member of the old community . Maybe the author was just limited on what she could do ? Otherwise a good first effort .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating bookBy teresa delgadoEnjoyed the historic information about Wilmington and all the pictures of families; etc. I lived there for a short time and recognized some of the individuals and places pictured.
