Further Reading
- Long Island City Courthouse at www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com
- Renovation Article at Queens Chronicle
- Brief but informative information of Queens Landmarks by Queens Tribune
An article in Newsday written by staff writer Geoffrey Mohan gives an interesting historical account of the relocation of the Queens County Courthouse from Garden City Park, Nassau County, and then to Long Island City, and refers to this relocation as one of decades of controversy, and possible reasons contributing to county secession.
The courthouse and its surrounding complex has undergone rejuvenation and renovations in the past few years.
Liz Skalka, a Chronicle correspondent, reported on August 24, 2006 that: "The ornate courthouse began undergoing repairs in May that included renovations on its brick exterior and new roofing on the main building and its wings. Both are to protect against water damage. A prominent third floor courtroom, noted for its two story stained glass ceiling, is also being restored, and will receive new wooden flooring similar to its original. The entire project is expected to take about a year."
Read more about this topic: Long Island City Courthouse
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