Interview Questions & Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement: Throughout the last twenty years Richmond Hill has transformed a new way of living through new structural developments, culture and different types of ethnic backgrounds.

1. How long have you lived here? I've been living here for twenty-seven years in Richmond Hill.
2. Does Richmond Hill have any significant meaning to Queens? Yes, theres a lot of history. THe famous Jahn's Ice Cream Parlor has been open for over 100 years and my parents n grandparents went there numerous times.
3. Has Richmond Hill changed over the last 20 years? Yes, "certainly." We have more different ethnic groups and we are more diverse.
4. Has there been any dramatic race domination? "I'm guessing certain areas have become more diverse." I have seen a lot of Guyanese and Trinidadians in Richmond Hill.
5. Are there any historical landmarks that mean anything to the neighborhood? We have the Ice Cream Parlor, Kew Gardens Cemetary, Phil Rizzuto (Hall of Famer) played for the Yankees and at Richmond Hill High School on the baseball team.
6. Why did you settle here, in this community? I was born and raised here because of my family generations.
7. What attracted you to the neighborhood or what motivated you towards Richmond Hill? Grandfather mover here, so it was family ritual.
8. Was the economy worth a lot when you first settled in Richmond Hill? The economy wasn't great but stable. Work was available and my grandfather and father were carpentars.
9. Were there as much businesses open today as there was 20 years ago? No, actually Richmond Hill has more development with businesses. Areas have grown tremendous for the economy.
10. Where do you see Richmond Hill in the next 25 years from now? I'm assuming ther will be more diverse communities, growing rapidly with new constructions and developed more private businesses like family owned.