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Historian and Lifelong resident of Astoria, Queens.

Alan Arichavala’s Journalist Portfolio

Astoria's Oldest Door? The Story of Colonel Jacob Blackwell and the Rare Artifact He Left Behind ...

Astoria's Oldest Door? The Story of Colonel Jacob Blackwell and the Rare Artifact He Left Behind ...

A 261-year-old Dutch-style door once belonged to one of Queens' most prominent families. Now, after years hid…

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The Mystery Grave of 30th Drive - Queens Ledger

The Mystery Grave of 30th Drive - Queens Ledger

The long lost story of Revolutionary War officer William Barry, who was laid to rest in what is now the side …

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The Lost Bounty of the HMS Hussar - Queens Ledger

The Lost Bounty of the HMS Hussar - Queens Ledger

A British warship sunk in the Hell Gate channel in 1780. But what became of its rumored gold cargo?

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The Bank Robbers and the Belfry

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By Alan Arichavala
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The Church of Redeemer’s Belfry, where the cash was said to be stashed. Photo by Alan Arichavala. The story of the legendary 19th century Rufus Gang, whose loot may be buried somewhere beneath Astoria’s Church of the Redeemer. BY ALAN ARICHAVALA news@queensledger.com In the early hours of January 26th, 1876, a gang of bank robbers carried out what was then the largest bank heist in American history in Northampton, Massachusetts.
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