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Jack Eichenbaum

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Jack Eichenbaum (February 2, 1943 - December 30, 2023) was a tour guide and the Queens, New York official borough historian.[1]

Eichenbaum was born Jacob Eichenbaum on February 2, 1943, to Gertrude Blum and Abraham Eichenbaum.[2]

He earned a PhD in urban geography from the University of Michigan and subsequently taught at Queens and Hunter Colleges in addition to his work for New York City and as a tour guide.[3][2] Eichenbaum was appointed as borough historian by then Borough President Helen Marshall in 2010 and remained in that role under subsequent Borough Presidents.[1][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Krichevsky, Sophie (2024-01-05). "Boro historian Jack Eichenbaum dies". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  2. ^ a b Marzlock, Ron (2024-01-11). "Historian Eichenbaum knew his Queens facts, Jack". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  3. ^ Nanos, Janelle (2007-09-25). "Learning the Story of Queens, One Brisk Step at a Time". New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  4. ^ Raftery, Isolde (2010-06-09). "The Historian Knows, and Walks, About Queens". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  5. ^ Donlevy, Katherine (2019-11-14). "Borough historian looks back". Retrieved 2024-01-12.