Queens County Farm Museum facts for kids
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Cornell Farmhouse
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The Jacob and Catherine Adriance Farmhouse
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| Location | 73-50 Little Neck Parkway Queens, New York 11004 |
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| Built | 1750 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Colonial, Dutch Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001620 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | July 24, 1979 |
The Queens County Farm Museum, also known as Queens Farm, is a huge farm in New York City. It covers about 47 acres (190,000 square meters) in the Floral Park and Glen Oaks areas of Queens. This farm is special because it's the biggest piece of untouched farmland left in the city. It has been a working farm since 1697!
Today, Queens Farm still grows crops and raises animals. They use "sustainable agriculture," which means they farm in ways that protect the environment. They grow food all year round. The museum also has an old house called the Adriance Farmhouse. It's a very important building, recognized as a New York City Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
At the farm, you can see old farm buildings that have been fixed up. There are fields with over 200 different kinds of plants. You can also meet farm animals and see cool old farm tools. Most days, you can visit the museum for free. However, some special events might require tickets. The museum offers tours of the farmhouse, fun hayrides on weekends, and a farmstand where you can buy fresh produce.
Exploring the Historic Cornell Farmhouse
The Cornell Farmhouse was built way back in 1750. It shows a mix of Dutch and English building styles. This old house is also known by other names, like the Creedmoor Farmhouse Complex or the Adriance Farmhouse. It's a key part of the Queens County Farm Museum. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) takes care of it.
Because of its history, the farmhouse was named a New York City Landmark in 1976. Later, in 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important historical site.
The Farm's Long History
The farm was first owned by a Dutch family, the Adriances, from 1697 to 1808. They built a three-room farmhouse in 1772, which you can still see today. After the Adriances, different families owned the farm. It changed from a simple family farm to a "truck farming" business. This meant they grew lots of food to sell in nearby markets.
By 1900, under its last private owner, Daniel Stattel, it was one of the biggest and most valuable farms in Queens. In 1926, the farm was sold to Pauline Reisman. She then sold it to Creedmoor State Hospital later that same year. The hospital used the farm to help patients and to grow food and plants for the hospital grounds.
In 1975, a special law helped transfer the farm from the hospital to NYC Parks. The goal was to turn it into the amazing museum we know today.
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