Glendale

Understanding Glendale

Glendale Library was built in 1935 through the Works Progress Administration in an Italian Renaissance Revival design. A 2021 project restored historic features, reorganized its three levels and added an elevator and accessible Myrtle Avenue entrance.

John Lehner came from Freising in Bavaria before opening Zum Stammtisch with partners in 1972. The restaurant expanded into the neighboring building in 1988, and his sons later took over.

Places to explore

• Glendale Library

  78-60 73rd Place; accessible entrance on Myrtle Avenue

  Look at the building’s historic exterior, then use the reading rooms or choose a current library program. The operator lists wheelchair access. Check branch opening before traveling; restoration of the rear garden does not establish its current visitor hours.

• Zum Stammtisch

  69-46 Myrtle Avenue

  Choose a German meal from the restaurant’s current menu and check the operator before traveling.

• Mafera Park / Farmers Oval

  Nearby in Ridgewood, at 65th Place and the rail corridors

  Mafera preserves the former Farmers Oval recreation site. Check current Parks facilities and notices before planning a game or playground visit.

Planning a visit

Choose the library or restaurant before checking current transit.

The restored library has an elevator, accessible entrance and accessible bathroom; QPL currently lists wheelchair access. Ask the restaurant about individual access needs.