Woodhaven+That+Was



This page will serve as a tribute to the Woodhaven That Was. . . places that are no longer with us. In some cases, we've managed to track down or have been given an old photo -- and whenever we have a picture available we'll display that in the listing below. But that doesn't mean the other entries aren't worth looking at -- for in many of those cases, we will be posting other items of interest such as old advertisements, receipts, photos, business cards, etc. Take a walk down Woodhaven's Memory Lane. ..

Circus Bar - a very unique looking bar, near 89th and Jamaica. Faded from view in the 90s. Fischetti's - A bar on 90th and Jamaica Avenue that was taken over by the Forest View. Paddywack's - Popular location for a bar throughout the decades. Also known as Mom's and Frankie & Johnny's.
 * __Bars / Taverns__**

Connie's Dress Shop - Located near Woodhaven Blvd. **Picture Available! **  Glo-Ann Bridal Gowns - Near 78th Street in the 50s and 60s.
 * __Clothing__**

__**Delicatessens, Butchers, & Fishmongers**__ Don's Delicatessen - Near 90th and Jamaica in the 70s. Joe Harrison Meats - Near Forest Parkway back in the 50s. J & J Fish Market Inc. - Near 85th and Jamaica in the 70s. Marques Sea-Food - Jamaica Ave. near the Boulevard in the 70s. S&G Meat Co. - Lithuanian butcher on 84th and Jamaica during the 70s. Woodhaven Delicatessen - Near the Boulevard in the 70s quite possibly longer.

__**Electronics / Repair**__ Apex Television Company - Near 89th Street and Jamaica Avenue in the 70s, maybe earlier.

__**Florists**__ Buday's Flower Shop - Flowers of Distinction on Jamaica Avenue near the Boulevard in the 70s. Karlson's Flowers - Near Forest Parkway in the 70s.

__**Grocery / Food**__ Supreme Fruit Market - Near 85th and Jamaica in the 70s.

__**Hair, Nail & Beauty** Emma's Beauty Shoppe__ - A 2nd Floor beauty salon on 92nd & Jamaica from the 1940s. **Picture Available! **  I&C Cosmetics - Located at the corner of 92nd and Jamaica, doubled as a pharmacy. John's Hairstyling - Around 87th Street and Jamaica in the 70s. Mme. Weiss - Longtime resident between the 50s and 70s at 86th and Jamaica. Schiavelli's Beauty Salon - Longtime resident between the 50s and 70s near Forest Parkway. Vincent's Beauty Salon - Around 87th Street and Jamaica starting in the late 30s and lasting into the 70s at least.

__**Home Improvement**__ J.B. Installation Corp. - Carpets, Linoleum & Tile. Near Forest Parkway in the 70s. Whalen's Hardware - Near the corner of 85th and Jamaica in the 50s.

__**Jewelry** Brown's Jewelers__ - Longtime resident near 92nd & Jamacia. See Also Pfiefer's Jewelers. Pfiefer's Jewelers - The predecessor to Brown's Jewelers, from the 1940s. **Picture Available! **  Woodhaven Jewelers - 84th and Jamaica in the 50s.

__**Liquor & Beer**__ Columbia Wine & Liquor - Near 90th and Jamaica in the 60s and 70s. Coyne Liquors - 85th and Jamaica in the 50s. Goldstein Liquors - Near 84th and Jamaica in the 50s.

__**Miscellaneous**__ Berke's Trophies & Engraving - The corner of 80th and Jamaica in the 70s. Cousin's Fabrics - Also repaired sewing machines, 87th and Jamaica in the 70s. Rubie's Fun House - Beloved joke shop turned global business with offices around the world. Shalin's Funeral Home - Near Forest Parkway for many decades. Woodhaven Records & Tapes - Jamaica Avenue near the Boulevard in the 70s.

__**Newsstands / Smoke Shops**__ Betts & Bobb's Gift & Smoke Shop - At the intersection of Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue in the 70s.

__**Pets & Animals**__ Bob's Tropical Pet Center - Located near 92nd and Jamaica. Destroyed in a 2006 Fire. **Picture Available! **

__**Pharmacies**__ Rexall Drug Store - The corner of Jamaica and Woodhaven through the 60s and 70s.

__**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photography **__ Frederick's Studio - Located at the corner of 88th and Jamaica. <span style="color: rgb(203, 19, 11);">Haven Photo - Located at the corner of Woodhaven and Jamaica. Stephen's Photo Studio - Near Forest Parkway in the 50s.

<span style="color: rgb(203, 19, 11);">__**<span style="color: rgb(11, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Real Estate / Taxes / Insurance **__ Kiernan Real Estate - Located near Woodhaven Blvd. **<span style="color: rgb(230, 10, 12);">Picture Available! ** <span style="color: rgb(203, 19, 11);"><span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(220, 12, 9);"> Sackett Realtor- Located near Woodhaven Blvd.

__**Restaurants / Food**__ Carvel - The //original// Carvel's of Woodhaven, 92nd and Jamaica. Forest View Diner & Restaurant - Long time resident of Jamaica Avenue, recently closed. **<span style="color: rgb(230, 10, 12);">Picture Available! ** <span style="color: rgb(203, 19, 11);"><span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(220, 12, 9);"> James' Restaurant- The predecessor of the Forest View. Meyers Luncheonette - 88th Street and Jamaica in the 50s. Star Tea Garden Chinese Restaurant - Near 85th and Jamaica in the 50s.

__**Shoes**__ Buster Brown - Longtime resident of the corner of 90th and Jamaica.

Lewis of Woodhaven (East) - One of the more beloved institutons in Woodhaven's history. Marten Cards - The predecessor to Hallmark in the 70s. M&M Children's Shop - Near Forest Parkway in the 70s. Ye Lytte Shoppe Greeting Cards and Gifts - 84th and Jamaica in the 50s.
 * __Shopping / Discount__**