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From: "Dan & Dolores Christy" <>
Subject: Re: [NY IRISH] St. Rose of Lima Church-Rockaway
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 18:40:56 -0500
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Thanks Fran. Several months ago in the NYTimes there was an article about
this area of Rockaway. I did not know at the time that the streets I was
looking for were in that area, however. Apparently there are a few of these
bungalows left but the vast majority are gone. Your info has helped me
already.

Dan


Subject: Re: [NY IRISH] St. Rose of Lima Church-Rockaway


> There is a St Rose of Lima in Rockaway, but I'm unsure who you would
> contact. The streets you mentioned have all disappeared. Those streets
were
> all what was called "bungalow" colonies and were populated by the Irish,
> whether all year round or during the summers. I recall my Granny telling
> stories of seeing her Cavan friends during the summer in the Rockaway's. I
> would guess there may be a historical sight that would be able to tell you
> more in either Queens or Brooklyn. Good luck..
>
>
> Fran
>

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