Newtown Creek Collection

U. S. Metal Products Company plant, Borden Avenue and Newtown Creek, Queens, New York
1078921 U.S. Metal Products Company plant, Borden Avenue and Newtown Creek, Queens, New York, August 26, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Brooklyn, Vol. 3, Double Page Plate No. 22;Part of Wards 18 27, Sections 10
Brooklyn, Vol. 3, Double Page Plate No. 22; Part of Wards 18 & 27, Sections 10 & 11; Map bounded by Newtown Creek, Troutman St.; Including Irving Ave. Varick Ave. Stagg St

Queens, Vol. 2, Doble Page Plate No. 1; Part of Long Island City Ward One Part of Old Ward 1; Map bounded by Divison St. Vernon Ave. 12th St. Ely Ave. Homson Ave. Jackson Ave. Nott Ave. Creek Ave

Vol. 6. Plate, F. Map bound by Newtown Creek, Charlick St. Bridgewater St. Meserole Ave. Kingsland Ave. Norman Ave. Humboldt St. Whale Creek Canal; Including Sutton St. Wallock St. Leyden St

Vol. 6. Plate, D. Map bound by Whale Creek Canal, Green Point Ave. Oakland St. Newtown Creek; Including Duck St. Brant St. Setauket St. Provost St. Ranton St. Pequod St. Shawnet St. Water St

Vol. 6. Plate, G. Map bound by Norman Ave. Kingsland Ave. Meserole Ave. Charlick St. Newtown Creek, Meeker Ave. Van Pelt Ave. N. Henry St. Van Cott Ave. Russell St.; Including Webster St. Pollock St

Vol. 2. Plate, C. Map bound by Division Pl. Newtown Creek, Orient St. Vandervoort Ave.; Including Amos St. Bennett St. Parker St. Benton St. Bullion St. Maspeth St. Porter Ave. Varick Ave

Vol. 2. Plate, B. Map bound by Meeker Ave. Newtown Creek, Division Pl. Vandervoort Ave.; Including Townsend St. Thomas St. Cherry St. Anthony St. Lombardy St. Beadel St. Porter Ave

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Newtown Creek: A Historical Industrial Hub Located in Queens, New York, a rich history intertwined with the growth and development of the surrounding areas. One notable landmark that shaped this region was the U. S. Metal Products Company plant situated near Borden Avenue and Newtown Creek. As we delve into the past through various maps such as Brooklyn Vol. 3 Double Page Plate No. 18, Part of Ward 18 Section 10; or Brooklyn Vol. 3 Double Page Plate No. 20, Part of Ward 18 Section 10; we can witness how this area evolved over time. Brooklyn Vol. 3 Double Page Plate No. 15 showcases part of Ward17 Section9 while Brooklyn Vol. 3 Double Page Plate No14 and No13 further highlight its boundaries within these sections respectively. The significance of Newtown Creek's industrial prowess is evident in Brooklyn Vol. 4 Double Page Plate No22 which encompasses parts of Wards18 &27 Sections10& beyond that lies another map - Brooklyn Vol. 4Double page plate no85 bounded by Orient Ave Olive St illustrating its vast reach. Not to be outdone, neighboring areas like Meeker Ave Scott Ave are depicted in detail on BrooklynVol. 4Double page plate no75 showing their proximity to Newtown Creek. Expanding our exploration across boroughs, Queens also plays a role in shaping this historical landscape as seen in QueensVol2DoublePagePlateNo21PartofWardTwoLaurelHillwithitsboundedmap. The influence extends even further with QueensVol2DoublePagePlateNo1 showcasing Long Island City Ward One Part Of. . Lastly, let us not forget about Vernol Ave Manhattan Ave captured on BrooklynVol4DoublePagePlateNo70 where yet another boundary unfolds before our eyes. Throughout history, it has been an integral part of New York's industrial revolution and economic growth – serving as a hub for manufacturing and trade activities.