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Title: Boat House, Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Back caption: Boat House, Bronx Park, New York City. Bronx Park covers an area of 662 acres on both sides of the Bronx River above West Farms. 250 acres have been given over to a botanical garden and 261 acres to a zoological park. It is one of the finest parks in America being full of beautiful natural scenery and also a number of small lakes. The Boat houses are very popular during the summer season and thousands of park visitors make use of the rowboats that are kept here.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: 2016-pc-595

Title: Bronx River Falls, Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Bronx River Falls, Bronx Park, New York City. Bronx Park lies on both sides of the Bronx River, between Williamsbridge and West Farms. It comprises a total area of 662 acres, 250 of which have been given to a botanical garden and 261 to a zoological park. Both institutions are corporations managed by trustees and occupying their sites by an arrangement with the City. There are many beautiful natural scenic spots along the Bronx River, including a miniature waterfall.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-030

Title: Conservatory, New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Conservatory, New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City. The New York Botanical Garden, in Bronx Park is open daily from 9 to 5, admission free. The conservatories contain tens of thousands of growing plants, shrubs and trees gathered from all parts of the world. The outdoor beds show many specimens of plants, trees and flowers and there are miles of walks bordered by beautiful plants and flowers.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-125

Title: Entrance to Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Back caption: Entrance to Bronx Park, New York City. Bronx Park lies on both sides of the Bronx River, between Williamsbridge and West Farms. It comprises a total area of 662 acres, 250 of which have been given to a botanical garden and 261 to a zoological park. Both institutions are corporations managed by trustees and occupying their sites by an arrangement with the city.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-101

Title: Entrance, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Back caption: The entrance, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City. Bronx Park lies on both sides of the Bronx River, between Williamsbridge and West Farms. It comprises a total area of 662 acres, 250 of which have been given to botanical garden and 261 to a zoological park. Both institutions are corporations managed by trustees and occupying their sites by an arrangement with the City. The Botanical Garden is open daily from 9 to 5, admission free.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-113

Title: Entrance, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Back caption: The entrance, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City. Bronx Park lies on both sides of the Bronx River, between Williamsbridge and West Farms. It comprises a total area of 662 acres, 250 of which have been given to botanical garden and 261 to a zoological park. Both institutions are corporations managed by trustees and occupying their sites by an arrangement with the City. The Botanical Garden is open daily from 9 to 5, admission free.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-064

Title: Museum, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City
Description: Back caption: Museum. Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York City. The New York Botanical Garden in Bronx Park is open daily from 9 to 5, admission free. The Museum is open from 9:30 to 5. It contains collections of Economic Botany, showing vegetable products, processes of manufacturing and uses to which put. The collection includes the famous Torrey Herbarium deposited by Columbia University and valued at $175,000.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-114

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