The Douglaston & Little Neck Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the unique character of Douglaston and Little Neck. The Society was formed in January of 1989 with these goals: Creation of New York City Landmark Districts The Society has already obtained New York City Landmark District status for Douglas Manor (1906) and seeking this same status for Douglaston Hill (1853). Douglaston Hill was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 and is currently seeking New York City Landmark status. A Permanent Historic Collection The Society is accumulating a collection of historic photos, maps, blueprints, drawings and artifacts. The collection now includes more than 300 historic photographs, many donated by local residents. A permanent place to house the collection and to display the exhibition is being sought. Education The Society seeks to increase public awareness of the importance of Douglaston's architecture, planning and social history, through public forums, exhibitions and published material. The exhibition, "The Environment of the American Dream - The Garden Suburb at Douglaston," was co-sponsored by the Municipal Art Society, and shown at the Urban Center in 1991. Research In 1991, the Society hired a team of historians to document and research the development and social history of the adjacent Douglas Manor and Douglaston Hill districts. This research, along with historic and contemporary photos and maps will be used to make a book on Douglaston. Renovations, Additions and New Construction in the Proposed District In promoting the preservation of Douglaston's historic neighborhoods, the Architecture Committee of the Society provides residents with information on preserving, restoring and sensitivly rehabilitating their homes. A team of architects will counsel residents on design solutions for planned renovations, additions, or new construction, free of charge.
Executive Committee And Officers:
President	Julia Schoeck
President Emeritus	Lucile Helfat
Vice Presidents	Joan Corbisiero, Michael Gannon, Kay MacDermott, Philip Mitropoulos, William Sievers, Kevin Wolfe
Recording Secretary	Christopher Campese
Corresponding Secretary	Anne Ronan
Treasurer	Lori Finck
Board of Trustees:
Class of 2010	Thomas Arcidiacono, Patricia Dunn, Stuart Hersh, Edward LaGrassa, James McCann
Class of 2009	Helmut Beron, Christopher Campese, Don Fiorino, Alice Fucigna, Tanya Manuali
Class of 2008	Moira Casey, Juliana Gilheany, Nancy Sakas, Lisa Sander, Daniel O'Byrne
Membership Classifications:
Annual	$  25
Institutional	$100
Contributing	$150
Lifetime	$250
Benefactor	$500