Scrabble invented

Created by Jackson Heights resident and architect Alfred Mosher Butts. Scrabble struggled to take off for years until 1952 when the president of Macy’s placed a large order of the game after discovering it on vacation. Today, the iconic board game has sold over 150 million copies in 121 countries, is available in over 30 languages, and can be found in a third of American homes.

The rest is history. 

In Jackson Heights, Queens, a street sign commemorating the birthplace of Scrabble was originally erected in 1995, the sign featured Scrabble letter values but lacked official authorization from city agencies. It mysteriously disappeared in 2008. Recently, Councilman Daniel Dromm facilitated the sign's reinstatement, which is set to be unveiled in the fall. The new sign will be located across from the Community United Methodist Church, enhancing awareness of the neighborhood's unique history.