New York Times.
Flushing Before 1950's
Up until 1936, Flushing was considered a suburb, an area which had larger farms, only one-family, also two-family houses and a very few apartment buildings. There was a large amount of vacant land. Flushing was not developed; the economics and business activities were limited. All this changed following the New York World's Fair in Flushing meadow park in1939.
The New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadow Park led to an economic and real estate boom in the Flushing area. As soon as the announcement of the exposition was made, property owners, restauranteurs, and shopkeepers began moving into the Flushing area. Builders started building hotels and homes to accommodate workers, exposition employees, and thousands of visitors. Improvements and expansions were made in building roads and transportation, for example, extension of Grand Central Parkway along Flushing Bay and leading to Triborough Bridge was built, and IND subway train (N train) was extended along this area. Flushing was also served by the Long Island railroad and two bus lines that connected Flushing with Other parts of Queens and Nassau County in Long Island. These projects were completed with speed so that they could serve the workers and visitors. Mayor La Guardia Obtained Federal funds for the construction of the roadways. Flushing started having construction businesses to meet the needs of the exposition. After the Fair opened, Real Estate prices increased, and new homes and businesses were built. Larger chain stores began to move in Flushing. Thus, the fair brought about permanent changes in Flushing that changed its face forever.
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