Queens County Bar Association

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Address: 90-35 148th Street
Neighborhood: Jamaica
Architect:  Raymond Irrera Associates
Year: 1960
Current Status: Extant
Award:  Bronze Plaque for Public Buildings
Typology:  Public Building

The description of this building in the awards program make it clear that this was constructed as more of a social services venue than a professional gathering place. The buildings purpose is described as “…provides a long-standing need for a center which not only reflects the high standing of the legal profession in Queens, but which also serves as a haven for the lay public of unfortunate means burdened with legal difficulties.” Interior spaces highlight are set aside for meeting areas, an assembly hall, a social hall, a library, conference rooms and originally a caretaker’s apartment. The front is plain but with a prominent corner entrance featuring a metal sculpture of justice mounted on a black granite panel.