Village Chevrolet Co., Inc.

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Address: 222-22 Jamaica Avenue
Neighborhood: Queens Village
Architect:  Salminen, Carl H.
Year: 1951
Current Status: Demolished
Award:  Bronze Plaque for Commercial
Typology:  Commercial Building

A large auto showroom and repair garage, Village Chevrolet has since been replaced by a contemporary school building. the original structure was a typical auto facility of steel and brick construction with large window expanses along the street and a circular showroom. While primarily horizontal, there was a vertical chimney with the Chevrolet name on it to attract passerby. The company’s name was also present in large neon lettering across the parapet. This facility seems to have been one of a number in the area, with a vintage Ford sign still visible across the street and a motorcycle repair shop immediately next door.