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It's unofficially "Little India", although there was a move to make it
official several years ago, including changing the street signs to be
changed into Taj Mahal shapes... Jackson Heights is a historical district
(turn of the last century original garden apartments), and the change didn't
fly. "Little India" occupies part of the commercial district.
Jackson Heights is in north Queens. The stores are mostly on 74th St
between Roosevelt Ave and 37th Ave, on 37th Ave between about 72nd and 77th
Sts, some more under the el (Roosevelt), and a bit on the other side
streets. There is a stop on the subway right on the corner for several
subway lines - the station is called Roosevelt Ave - 74th St - the Flushing
train and the Jamaica/Forest Hills trains all stop there. (The Flushing
train is an elevated line, the others are below ground.) Driving is also
possible, but parking is scarce, the spaces are metered, the parking police
are clairvoyant, and the traffic can be brutal. One of the biggest stores
is called India Sari Palace, at 37-07 74th St; most are smaller.
There is also another shopping area in Flushing near Main St and Kissena,
and one in Jamaica.
I've been in Pittsburgh for almost three years now, but I doubt the
neighborhood has changed much. If you go, give it a few hours, and have
lunch/dinner at the Jackson Diner (on 74th St, halfway down the block).
Despite the name, it is an Indian restaurant. It started in an old diner
down the block and they never changed the sign. About 7 years ago, they
moved to the old Woolworths, where there is room.
--Helen/Aidan
- Re: [h-cost] Indian clothing was: Future garments again Helen Pinto
