The Douglaston & Little Neck Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the unique character of Douglaston and Little Neck. Bylaws (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) 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
First Vice President	Jeannette Segal
Second Vice President
Recording Secretary	Edward LaGrassa
Corresponding Secretary	Anne Ronan
Treasurer	Lori Finck
Board of Trustees:
Class of 2010	Tom Arcidiacono, Stuart Hersh, Edward LaGrassa, Lisa Lempel-Sander, James McCann, Julia Schoeck, Jeannette Segal
Class of 2011	Moira Casey, Dede Martin, Dan O'Byrne, Barbara Rehren, Anne Ronan, William Sievers, Jane Stewart-Saffran, Kevin Wolfe
Class of 2012	Helmut Beron, Christopher Campese, Victor Dadras, Lori Finck, Don Fiorino, Alice Fucigna, Michael Gannon
Committee Chairmen:
Research amd Archives	Lisa Lempel-Sander
Architecture	Julia Schoeck
Educational/Events Committee Chair	Barbara A. Rehren
Publications	Kevin Wolfe
Community Relations	Dan O'Byrne and Moira Casey
Membership Classifications:
Regular	$  25
Contributing	$100
Business	$150
Lifetime	$250
Benefactor	$500 (with Trustee Approval)