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Queens 61, Flushing High School, 35-01 Union St., Flushing; Jerry Spearman, Photographer

Flushing High School

Queens 61, Flushing High School, 35-01 Union St., Flushing; Jerry Spearman, Photographer

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Flushing High School 35-01 Union Street, Flushing, Queens 1915

Founded in 1875, Flushing High School is the oldest public high school in New York City. Its distinctive Neo-Gothic style building, built of buff-colored brick, terra cotta, and granite was constructed between 1912 and 1915, with another wing added in 1954. The most dominant feature is the entrance: a five story, square central tower, which is an element closely associated with Gothic architecture.

One of her most famous alumni is fictional character, Archie Bunker.

It was designated as a New York City Landmark in 1991 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

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