A place in New York

Astoria

Where the story puts it, as near as can be told.

The Queens neighbourhood Gatsby's car races through on the way to the bridge, scattering light, until a motorcycle policeman pulls alongside.

I was able to do the commissioner a favor once, and he sends me a Christmas card every year.

From The Great Gatsby — New YorkRead this stop

Visiting today

A lively Queens neighbourhood of Greek tavernas, with the Museum of the Moving Image. Subway: the N and W trains to Astoria.

Where to find it

The stories that come here