Miracle Superhero “Spider-Man” is herequeens With a road named after you,new york city An unveiling ceremony for “Spider-Man Way” was recently held in Forest Hills, and a commemorative road sign was added at the intersection of Ingram Street and Askren Avenue. Dozens of fans, community residents and elected officials attended, and many children even wore Spider-Man costumes to celebrate together.
The intersection is just steps away from 20 Ingram Street, the address where Spider-Man’s true identity Peter Parker and Aunt May live in the Marvel Comics. Spider-Man was co-created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962. The story is based in Forest Hills, and the specific house number 20 Ingram Street appeared in the 1989 comics.
This original red brick house has attracted Spider-Man fans from around the world to take photographs for many years. There is now a road sign named after Spider-Man nearby.
The naming of the street was promoted by State Representative Sam Berger, and City Council member Lynn Shulman proposed a related resolution, which was approved by the City Council. The newly established “Spider-Man Way” is a memorial street name, and the original name of Ingram Street remains unchanged.
City Speaker Julie Menin, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Congresswoman Grace Meng and others attended the unveiling ceremony that day. Marvel Comics editor Nick Lowe was also in attendance and said that although Spider-Man travels between different universes, Forest Hills has always been his home.
Peter Parker’s residence in the comics is now run by a Chinese housekeeper. The newspaper conducted an exclusive interview in September with Jack Shi, 64, from Changzhou, Jiangsu province. When he bought the house about three years ago, he did not know that this house was connected to Spider-Man. It wasn’t until he came there that fans from all over the world came to take photos and send letters, and he gradually understood the special identity of the house.
In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, Shi Jianpeng said that he does not mind tourists visiting, as long as they are at home, he often takes the initiative to take photos for visitors, and sometimes invites them to sit in the house. He believes that Spider-Man represents courage, kindness, and responsibility, so he is willing to welcome fans who visit because of his reputation. “We can’t let Spider-Man’s reputation be negatively affected. I’m still willing to accept this responsibility.”
With the official unveiling of “Spider-Man Road,” this residential corner that attracts fans from around the world now has a new Spider-Man-related landmark.
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The newly established “Spider-Man Way” is located at the intersection of Ingram Street and Askren Avenue in Forest Hills, Queens. This is the name of a memorial road. The original Ingram Street name remains unchanged.
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Because the intersection is just steps away from 20 Ingram Street, where Peter Parker and Aunt May live in the comics, and this address has appeared in the comics since 1989 and has become an important pilgrimage site for fans.
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Shi Jianpeng, the current owner of the house, said he has no objection to tourists taking photographs. As long as people are at home, he often takes the initiative to help take photos, and even invite visitors to sit in the house. He believes that Spider-Man is a symbol of courage, kindness and responsibility.
