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Bayside Historic Resources

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Orange denotes streets/areas with significant numbers of historic resources
Two properties are currently landmarked in Bayside: 35-34 Bell Boulevard, otherwise 
known as the Cobblestone House, and the Lawrence Graveyard. One property, the 
"Gentleman" Jim Corbett house is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
Two other properties are calendared by the Landmarks Preservation Commission: the 
Ahles house, the last Bell family property still extant, and Cambridge Court, a Tudor 
Revival-style apartment complex. Both properties have not been designated landmarks 
due to opposition from Council Member Halloran, who has stated publicly that he will 
overturn any landmark designation that does not have owner approval. 

There are numerous individual buildings of historic interest and quality in Bayside as well 
as at least six potential historic districts, all planned communities over a century old. 
Lawrence Manor has been found eligible to be included on the State and National Registers 
of Historic Places. Bellcourt, developed on the last portion of the former Bell Estate, has 
private deed restrictions that have helped to protect this neighborhood's architectural character.

Articles

Baysiders Continue Pursuing Landmarking, Queens Chronicle, 7/12/2007
Bayside eyes historic district status, Times Ledger, 1/18/2007 
Three Historic Districts Proposed For Bayside, Queens Chronicle, 1/18/2007
Landmarks eyed for parts of Bayside, Times Ledger, 1/11/2007
Bayside dental office set to be landmarked by city, Times Ledger, 6/10/2004
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