Jackson Mill Green Jackson Mill Green This property takes its
name from the nearby mill that ground wheat and corn for the
residents of north Queens. The mill had three names over the
course of its existence: Kip’s Mill, Fish’s Mill, and finally
Jackson’s Mill. A large water wheel that harnessed the flow of
the adjacent pond provided power to the mill. The road crossing
the dam is now 94th Street, and the pond is now part of the
Grand Central Parkway. The whole area is now the entrance to La
Guardia airport. This park was once known as Trolley Triangle
for the historic trolley line that ran through the area. In May
1894, the first ever Brooklyn City trolley car entered Queens
county. At the end of the month, the Grand Street line was
opened, running between Maspeth Depot and Broadway. The line was
soon extended, running from Maspeth Depot to Junction Avenue and
across to Bowery Bay. The opening of the line was a ceremonious
event, and the first trolley car to travel the line carried a
roster of distinguished