Nestled along the coast next to Howard Beach in Queens, Ramblersville is where fisherman were known to 'ramble' through in the 1800s.
NEW YORK -- Nestled along the coast next to Howard Beach in Queens is Ramblersville, known to some as 'The Venice of New York.'Fisherman were known to 'ramble' through in the 1800s before it became a 20th century vacation destination.Today, houses in Ramblersville are perched high along dead-end streets and boats appear to outnumber people. It's considered the smallest neighborhood in New York City.
Much of her research focuses on Ramblersville, which is part of greater Howard Beach.'Ramblersville itself was considered the Venice of New York,' said Roger Gendron, president of the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association.Gendron is helping Wetzel grow her collection into the first ever Howard Beach Historical Society. Their work is churning up memories for community members with deep roots. Some donate money to the project via GoFundMe.
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