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Howard Von Dohlen Playground
91 Ave., Archer Ave. bet. 138 Pl. and 138 St.
Queens
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 1.38
This playground pays tribute to the memory of World War I veteran Howard Ames Von Dohlen (1895-1918). Born in Ozone Park, Queens, Von Dohlen graduated from a local public high school and began work at the brokerage firm V.C. Brown. Von Dohlen was a member of the Men’s Club Epiphany Church of Ozone Park, and was also Superintendent of the Sunday School Epiphany P.E. Church. In June 1917, he enlisted in the U.S. Cavalry and was assigned to Troop D, Squadron A of the New York National Guard. Von Dohlen was promoted to corporal while stationed in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and then again to sergeant shortly before his unit sailed for France in May, 1918.
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This project in construction is renovating the existing playground to meet modern safety standards, correct existing site drainage problems and will also construct a new comfort station. Von Dohlen Playground is located between Archer Avenue and 91st Avenue, 138th Street and 138th Place.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2012
