Photo Courtesy Of Greater Astoria Historical Society
The Richmond Hill Republican Club, located at 86-15 Lefferts Blvd., was designated as a New York City landmark in 2002 and is a catering hall. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford gave speeches at the site and President Ronald Reagan appeared there during primary season.
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