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[INFRASTRUCTOURS] Vernon Blv - Power Gen, Gentrification, Gritty Properties 1
[INFRASTRUCTOURS] Vernon Blv - Power Gen, Gentrification, Gritty Properties 2
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[INFRASTRUCTOURS] Vernon Blv - Power Gen, Gentrification, Gritty Properties

At Pepsi Cola Sign

LIC

☕Visitors recommend grabbing a coffee or a book to enjoy the river views before the tour starts.
🌉Reviewers note that staying until nightfall provides excellent views of the Manhattan skyline.

Vernon Boulevard shifts from rural waterfront to an electricity industry sacrifice zone across this Western Queens walking tour. Participants traverse the corridor past the Ravenswood Generating Station, Con Edison Learning Center, and Queensbridge Houses.

Ravenswood Generating Station
Queensbridge Houses
Con Edison Learning Center
Socrates Sculpture Park

Saturday, November 21, 2:30 PM

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  • Ravenswood Generating Station
  • Queensbridge Houses
  • Con Edison Learning Center
  • Socrates Sculpture Park
  • Pepsi Cola Sign
  • LIC
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