Jamaica Center WalkingTour
Event Information
Description
We will co-host a tour that explores the rich historic architecture of one of the most rapidly evolving Queens neighborhoods, referred to recently as Downtown Jamaica at Jamaica Center, Queens. This tour will include stops at Rufus King Park, Rufus King Manor, Prospect Cemetery, High School for the Sciences and York College.
Photo by Makoto Yanai
AIA Queens will be offering 2 LUs/HSW credit
This tour is being led by William Gati, AIA, NYCTG with guest Willy Zambrano, AIA
Organizer The Queens Foundation for Architecture + AIA Queens
Organizer of Jamaica Center WalkingTour
The Queens Foundation for Architecture
The Queens Foundation for Architecture is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, established in 2017, to advance Architecture awareness through stimulating Architectural/Design thinking, formation of relationships and partnerships that encourage community engagement, and fostering an understanding of the built environment and architecture through K-12 educational programs and scholarships.
AIA Queens
As a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, AIA Queens includes Architects, Associates and Allied members. By advancing our shared values of Community, Knowledge and Advocacy, AIA members strive to make the world a better place for everyone to live, work and play.
Community
AIA is architects working to create better places for people.
Knowledge
The AIA plays an active role in the continuing education of its members.
Advocacy
We give voice to our shared values in order to shape our neighborhoods.
