94-05 Queens Boulevard 
1976, Kahn and Jacobs

During most of the 20th century, this was the location of "Boulevard Tavern" or "The Boulevard." Opened by owners Harry and Mabel Le Vay in 1929, for many years it was the only eatery in the area.

The Spanish style building could seat up to 500 people, and became a popular venue for locals and community leaders. It notably hosted politicians like John F. Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy during the 1960s as they addressed their constituents. It was sold and demolished in 1973.

In its place, a large brick structure with a base of slab granite was built to house the AT&T Communications Center, and the Pinkerton Security Corp. The design was one of the last works of the famed architectural firm Kahn & Jacobs, founded by Ely Jacques Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Although Kahn died in 1972, and Jacobs retired the following year, their office continued working steadily for the next few years, merging and eventually dissolving in 1978.