My sources. Not limited to:

1. Shaman, Diana. "If You’re Thinking of Living in Jamaica Estates, Queens; An Enclave That Treasures Its Trees" New York Times. September 21, 1997. Accessed April 27, 2007

2. Lovely, Thomas J. The History of the Jamaica Estates. Jamaica: Jamaica Estates Association Inc., 1969.

3. "Neighborhood History." Our Jamaica Estates. 24 Apr. 2007 .