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IMAGES OF AMERICA: LONG ISLAND CITY
Chapter 7 The Neighborhoods, Page 127
Norwood Gardens was once called "doctors' row" because of the number of doctors who lived and
practiced there. An intrusive four-story structure, permitted by zoning regulations, allowed a serious
compromise of this block's picturesque ambiance. The residents protested "as of right" development.
(Courtesy GAHS.)
As in the 1920s, Sunnyside Gardens, a landmark worthy district, is being rediscovered by the
influx of younger couples looking for a fine place to raise a family. History does repeat itself.
(Courtesy Sunnyside Gardens Preservation Alliance.)
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