From DNA Info:The building that once housed Jamaica High School, designed by prominent Brooklyn architect William Tubby in the Dutch Revival style, was granted New York City landmark status, the Landmarks Preservation Commission announced Tuesday.
The three-story building on Hillside Avenue, constructed in 1896, housed Jamaica High School until 1927.
Tubby, known for his historical revival style projects, also designed the Pratt Institute Library in Brooklyn.
He chose the Dutch Revival style for Jamaica to acknowledge the area’s earliest European settlers, according to information provided by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Contrasting decorative details, stepped gables, arched windows and a tall roof with high chimneys are typical elements of the style, according to the commission.
10 comments:
What's the building use now?
Well, some good news is refreshing.
Anon #1, it wouldn't hurt to read the article:
"Currently, it serves as the Jamaica Learning Center, an alternative high school"
It is funny we have the most Landmarks in Queens, approximately 15-17, but yet our community of Jamaica is filled with trash/litter, vacant lots, abandoned homes and so much has been destroyed by bad zoning. What the fuck.
That photo isn't Jamaica High School
It most certainly was. Here's an historic photo.
Anon No. 4:
Sometimes schools move. Long Island City High School is in its second building. Same for Evander Childs High School in the Bronx. Same here.
this was actually the 2nd jamaica high building. the current building on the hill is the 3rd and was already landmarked several years ago.
In 1956 I remember Jamaica HS as being on a hill. Is this the "original" HS that was on Jamaica Ave.??Or could this be the HS that was used for vocational HS in the 50s?
From Anon #1 - where do you see the current use? -and no, I did not open the DNA article. I did, however, read the post. Let's not be snarky, eh?
It helps to read the article before you post questions. "The old building became a vocational school. Currently, it serves as the Jamaica Learning Center, an alternative high school."
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