Photo Scavenger Hunt
These two pictures are of Saint Kevin’s Church. They signify through their languages the vast diversity of Flushing
These two pictures are of St. Nicholas’, a Greek Orthodox church. It is the largest Orthodox church in all of Queens.
The Chinese lettering on the front of this Chinese music school displays the multi-ethnicity of Flushing.
This photo of an Italian gourmet delicatessen displays the large Italian population of Flushing.
This Japanese restaurant is only a block away from the Italian deli. It displays the Japanese population of Flushing.
These three photos are of Kissena Park, a unique and historical land mass that Flushing residents are very proud of.
This is an El Salvadorian restaurant that represents one of the many ethnic food-ways present in Flushing.
This is an Islamic mosque that serves the Muslim population.
This is Joe Shanghai, a famous Chinese restaurant that is located in several parts of the city, but has its roots in Flushing.
This Korean-Japanese restaurant is an example of a food fusion.
These two pictures reveal an economic contrast that exists in Flushing. The top picture is a high-end retail store, and the bottom picture is a discount Asian market.
This restaurant serves Belgian waffles alongside Asian food. This represents a food fusion.
This is a street cart that represents street culture in Flushing.
This Asian-style bakery is a representation of fusion. It serves the American palette with hot dogs and cheeseburgers, while serving the gamma of desserts from all different countries. They also serve famous Russian soup known as borscht. They combine all of their dishes to serve the diverse public of Flushing.
This is the 7 train, the “Oriental Express,” that reflect the opening of Flushing’s borders through transportation.
This literal hole-in-the-wall eating establishment serves the cheapest Chinese food to any passerby. It reflects Flushing’s street culture. Interestingly enough, Joe Shanghai started off in a similar fashion.
This is the historic Bowne house that dates back to the 1600s. Its rich history is a symbol of religious freedom.
This multilingual sign further displays the vast diversity of Flushing.
This sign briefly explains the history of the Bowne house, and it is written in several languages as well.
This other religious establishment further displays the people served by formal institutions in Flushing. There are more cemeteries and religious establishments in Flushing than most other areas of the city.
This is the worlds sphere of Flushing Meadow Park. It was the site of both the 1939 and 1964 Worlds fair.
This is obviously Citi Field the new home of the New York Mets, the stadium is located in Flushing.
