by
Carl Ballenas, Nancy Cataldi, Richmond Hill Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2002
Richmond Hill evolved after the Civil War on land where orchards once blossomed and cattle once grazed. Nestled in the shadow of New York City, it is one of the city's first planned communities. The Victorian era saw the construction of Queen Anne-style mansions, and the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge...