In the 1920s and 1930s, Astoria was home to a back lot where many Paramount Pictures movies were filmed, and movie magic is making its way back to the area. Kaufman Astoria Studios will be closing off 36th Street in Astoria to create a 34,800-square-foot back lot where the street is now. The lot will allow filmmakers to construct various sets and stage stunts?perhaps decreasing the number of on-street NYC film shoots. [City Room]
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