Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building is a ten-story office structure in Queens featuring a T-shaped floor plan with red brick facades. Stone trim and terra cotta details decorate the exterior, especially across the upper floors.

Architect George W. Conable designed this building in 1928 with architectural elements from 19th-century American and British styles. It rose during a period of strong economic growth in this part of Queens.

The building served as headquarters for the Chamber of Commerce and shaped business activity in this Queens neighborhood for decades. It remains a symbol of how central this area was to local commerce.

The building sits near bus stops and train stations, making it easy to reach by public transportation. The nearest train station is within walking distance and several bus lines serve the area.

The building has a striking three-part design with a one-story terra cotta base, a six-story middle section, and upper floors crowned with a temple-like pediment. This design echoes classical column orders from ancient architecture.

Location: Queens

Address: 8931 161st Street

GPS coordinates: 40.70556,-73.79917

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27