Author Talk with Queens Borough Historian Jason Antos: Flushing (Then and Now)
In the 1890s, electric lighting and improved roads were just the beginning of the sweeping changes that would reshape Flushing, New York. Once a rural village of wide-open farms and grand estates, Flushing transformed into a thriving community of more than 200,000 people and soon became one of the busiest neighborhoods in Queens.
The Bayside Historical Society is excited to welcome back author and local historian Jason Antos for a fascinating presentation exploring this remarkable transformation. In his latest book, Flushing (Then and Now), Jason explores the dramatic evolution of this ever-growing city through many never-before-seen images. Side-by-side historical and contemporary photographs juxtapose past and present, offering a unique perspective on Flushing’s rich history and evoking nostalgia while capturing the modern-day landscape of this beloved Queens neighborhood. Autographed copies of Flushing (Then and Now) will be on sale following the presentation.
About the author: Jason Antos is a freelance journalist, author, and the Executive Director of the Queens Historical Society, as well as the newly appointed Official Queens Borough Historian. An avid reader and researcher of New York City and Queens County history, Jason has authored eight books on local history with Arcadia Publishing since 2006. His titles include Images of America: Whitestone (2006), Images of Baseball: Shea Stadium (2007), Queens: Then & Now (2009), Flushing: Then & Now (2010), Images of America: Jackson Heights (2012), Images of America: Corona — The Early Years (2015), Images of America: Douglaston–Little Neck (2021), and Images of America: Sunnyside–Woodside (2026).
Admission is $10.00 for BHS members and $15.00 for non-members. Buy tickets at https://www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/author-talk-with-queens-borough-historian-jason-antos-flushing-then-and-now.
This event is part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle series.
