----- Original Message ----- From: "Mitchell, Stuart (Philly)" <stuart_mitchell@golder.com> To: <NYQUEENS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 1:03 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} >I came upon your site titled NYQUEENS. I am doing some research in the > Long Island City area (along Newtown Creek) and was wondering if anyone > would have any historical information on the different oil refineries > located along Newtown Creek, particularly within Long Island City. I > have come across some information on one company called Queens Co. Oil > Works and another called Charles Pratt Works but have not been able to > find out any information. The map I found indicated the Charles Pratt > facility produce wax for candles. This does not appear to be the same > facility that was located in Brooklyn. Any information would be greatly > appreciated. > > Stuart > >