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Flushing Town Hall is a performing arts center and historic town hall at 137-35 Northern Boulevard in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. It served as the seat of government of the village of Flushing until the village became part of City of Greater New York in 1898. It was built in 1862 and is a 2-story, three-by-six-bay, brick building with basement and attic. A style of architecture that originated in Germany, Rundbogenstil ("round arch style"), was used here and in a number of American buildings of the Civil War Era. The earliest photographs show the building to have been painted a light color. The use of paint was discontinued following adhesion problems during a restoration. A small rear wing was added in 1938 containing a block of jail cells. The front facade features a triple arched portico topped by a classic entablature with low balustrade. It was listed as a New York City Landmark in 1968 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The building houses the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts (FCCA). As a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), the FCCA serves as stewards of Flushing Town Hall, restoring, managing and programming the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FCCA celebrates the history of Queens as the home of jazz by presenting jazz performance.
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When was Flushing Town Hall listed on the National Register?
Flushing Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Flushing Town Hall?
Flushing Town Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Flushing Town Hall?
The period of significance for Flushing Town Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
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