A small green oasis in a bustling Queens neighborhood. That’s Studley Triangle. It’s more than just a patch of grass. It’s a tribute to a remarkable man. Elmer Ebenezer Studley. Lieutenant in the Spanish-American War. Attorney. Congressman.
Studley Triangle sits at the intersection of Northern Boulevard Crocheron Avenue and 162nd Street. It wasn’t always a pretty park. For many years it was just concrete. Now thanks to the Greenstreets initiative it’s filled with trees and bushes. A fitting memorial to a man who served his country in many ways.
Studley’s life is a story of achievement and service. Born near East Ashford New York he attended Cornell University. He became a lawyer a journalist and a soldier. He served in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Later he moved to New Mexico and pursued politics. He even ran for Presidential elector on Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive ticket.
After returning to New York he held various positions. Deputy Attorney General of New York. United States Commissioner for the Eastern District of New York. Commander of the New York State Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Then came his election to Congress. He served one term from 1933 to 1935. President Franklin D Roosevelt later appointed him to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
Studley died in 1942. He is buried in Flushing Cemetery. His legacy lives on in Studley Triangle. A quiet green space. A tribute to a man who dedicated his life to public service. A reminder that even small places can hold great stories. So take a moment to appreciate this unassuming park. Reflect on the life of the man it honors. Elmer Ebenezer Studley. A true son of New York. And a symbol of dedication and service.