College Point, Queens, New York, circa 1958.

[@sgnmath1234]

What a beautiful display of skill and Love of College Point. So enjoyable. thank you so much.

[@parma2cannolis290]

I grew up in college point. I’m 36 now and have lots of good memories growing up there. Great job!

[@EnriqueAlvarado-mp9of]

I used to live in college point but I don't live there anymore

[@sassytoonsball-ruck58]

Fantastic vid ... married to a “College Pointer” who has very fond memories growing up there 50s/60s/70s 👍

[@ripman3616]

Wow! That took me back. I have lived in college point for 51 years. This brings back a lot of memories. Thank you.

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

Faithfully represents a town. I'm still finding even the smallest of wonders in.

[@regularjoe621]

Paused not even 2min in wow I lived there in the 70s Thank you 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@toastoftowne1076]

This is a great presentation

[@katherinekirk2202]

Thank you from a College Pointer who appreciated your duplicity of our beloved town.

[@johnneumar6735]

Grew up on 14th Ave in the 50S good job thanks

[@johnpetrovitz935]

Just a marvelous work! Love it! Recreating “home town” is something really special. I’m out on the ‘left coast’ (CA) but I sure wish I could visit there! But you’ve really captured it! Judging from other’s comments, it looks like you have been most accurate! Super well done! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@billpascali5130]

Amazing! Great memories!

[@quiltingtangent459]

Great realistic models!

[@malinibai1133]

Beautifully crafted work of art! I grew up in CP, my entire family too for generations. My husband is an architectural model maker and toy train fanatic and asked me to say this is a magnificent work of art, intricate and lovingly detailed. Thank you so much!

[@kajo1843]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. My wife and I worked on it for ten years, and we're very proud to share it with others.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Absolutely amazing... Scale modeling at It’s best! 😃👍

[@CK-jd7wo-test]

Nice work

[@fredceely]

Fantastic job, and a great joy to look at. I felt right at home. Thank you!

[@CarolDenicker]

That was a real treat to watch. It made me wish that family members who have passed on could have seen it too. It woke up so many fond memories. You did a beautiful job.

[@BillKeir745]

What a great job of recreating our wonderful town and highlighting the many memorable landmarks and people Thank You .....P.S.I had many a beer in Mergel’s Tavern John was good to us youngsters

[@kajo1843]

He was my dad

[@kajo1843]

I am John's daughter, my husband and i spent many a day and evenings constructing this layout. It is now in the Bushnell Museum in Bushnell, FL.

[@70BONN]

That is truly an amazing layout. Amazing modeling as well. Being from College Point and many generations before me, you bring such a wonderful part of NYC to life. So many forgotten buildings. Thank you so much for sharing this. I lived across the street from the Schleicher's Mansion on 13th Ave. Sure do miss the neighborhood.

[@beargrabher2580]

Loved growing up here

[@beargrabher2580]

Thank you

[@donsob]

One of thee nicest N scale models I have ever seen. Nicely done!

[@kajo1843]

Thank you for your comment. How did you find my layout?

[@richardp.hulser1573]

Very nice representation of many of the buildings I remember from around that time period.

[@martinephraim3961]

My family was settled in College Point in the 1890's, my dad was one of the town's doctors, I grew up there on 13th ave and 122nd st now College Point Blvd, went to PS 27, my brother to PS 129. I would love to talk with you because this model you made brings back so many memories and I would love to see it in person... is it on display for the public? Martin Ephraim

[@kajo1843]

Yes, it's on display at the Gulf Coast and Central Florida Railroad Museum located in Bushnell FL. They are only open to visitors on Saturdays.

[@azaquarium123]

Fantastic layout, really well done and cohesive.

[@kajo1843]

Thank you for your kind comment. This was a fun project for both my wife and me.

[@dianeaugust66]

Amazing model of our beloved CP :) I think the Rippe house (as we called it) that was on 120th in between 14th & 12th (at Boker Ct) would be a great add.

[@floyd101954]

Yes I think so too as I live directly across from it. It was on 120th St and 14th Ave. Dead end street at the time. The building is the Koenig-Boker Mansion, aka Rippe House

[@DanielaAndBenny4ever]

Looks like it did it did 20 yrs ago

[@martinephraim3961]

Martin Ephraim

[@FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub]

Nice job I sub

[@kajo1843]

Thank you for your comment.