Originally built in 1932, the dining hall underwent major renovations in 1997 and in 2002-03 was expanded to nearly double the size of the kitchen as well as provide wheelchair accessible rest rooms. In 2004-05 the front of the dining hall was covered with bricks to match Governor's Hall.
The kitchen was expanded to allow for a division between the food preparation and cleanup areas in 2002-03. This picture below shows the expanded kitchen in use during the 2003 Kamping season.
Above is a picture of the seating area in the dining hall.
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On May 3, 2003, The dining hall was named in honor of Frank D'Orazi, the late Past Distinguished Lt. Gov. of the Queens West Division who served many years as vice-president of the New York District Foundation. The picture at left shows members of the D'Orazi family, representatives of the Queens West Division and Foundation President Orlando Marrazzo (wearing a jacket and tie), pose during the dedication. D'Orazi's widow, Alice, is holding the plaque. In the middle is the plaque mounted inside the dining hall. At right is a photo of D'Orazi, who died Jan. 7, 2003. | ||