Queens History, Freemasonry, Local Landmarks, Community Leaders, NYC Streets & Avenues, Historic Figures, Neighborhood Stories, Engineering & Infrastructure, Astoria & Surroundings, Civic Contributions Brete Murphy Queens History, Freemasonry, Local Landmarks, Community Leaders, NYC Streets & Avenues, Historic Figures, Neighborhood Stories, Engineering & Infrastructure, Astoria & Surroundings, Civic Contributions Brete Murphy

A Quiet Street as a Signature for a Citywide Legacy: Ankener Avenue and Its Visionary Namesake

Ernest Ankener, Freemason, Engineer responsible for the cables on the Brooklyn Bridge, and surveyor of Queens.

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