Flushing in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Louis Armstrong House
By R. C., September 22, 2006
1. Louis "Pops" Armstrong House marker
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
Erected 1977 by National Park Service.
Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.
Location. 40° 45.333′ N, 73° 51.683′ W. Marker is in Flushing, New York, in Queens County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3456 107th Street, Corona NY 11368, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William A. Shea Municipal Stadium (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been reported missing. ); Flushing Meadows Corona Park (approx. one mile away); David Dinkins Circle (approx. one mile away); NYC Bomb and Forgery Squad Explosion Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Unisphere (approx. 1.1 miles away); George Washington (approx. 1.1 miles away); Column of Gerash (approx. 1.2 miles away); Tsunami Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flushing.
Also see . . .
1. Louis Armstrong House. (Submitted on July 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Wikipedia entry for Louis Armstrong. (Submitted on July 8, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Categories. • 20th Century • African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Notable Persons •
By Richard E. Miller, July 6, 2009
2. Louis Armstrong House & Archives - Queens College (plaque near entrance)
"Jazz legend Louis Armstrong lived here from 1943 to 1971. Today the house is a National Historic Landmark and New York City Landmark visited by fans from all over the world ...," Department of Cultural Affairs, City of New York.
By Don Morfe, February 10, 2007
3. Louis Armstrong Grave Marker-Flushing Cemetery, Flusing NY
By R. C., September 22, 2006
4. Armstrong House Viewed from Street
The Visitors' Center on the left of the house is newly constructed.
By R. C., September 22, 2006
5. Armstrong House Front Door
By R. C., September 22, 2006
6. Louis Armstrong House Backyard
Louis was famous for his backyard parties and BBQ.
Wikipedia
7. Louis Armstrong
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