Jackson Heights Garden Crowdsourcing Submission No. 1: The Chateau

In response to yesterday’s post about the gardens and courtyards of Jackson Heights, Barbara Lombardo, a 25-year resident of The Chateau, sent in this lovely shot. For those who are not familiar with the six-building complex, it was built by the Queensboro Corporation in 1922. While the buildings, which front  both 80th and 81st streets between 34th and 35th avenues, were designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas, the courtyard garden is the handiwork of the Olmstead Brothers, the firm started by Frederick Law Olmstead of Central Park and Prospect Park fame. Got photos of other gardens and courtyards in Jackson Heights? Send ’em along to queens@brownstoner.com. Thanks!
Crowdsourcing Experiment: Courtyards and Gardens of Prewar Jackson Heights [BQ] GMAP