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A Brief History Of The Bronx
Title
A Brief History Of The Bronx
Description
A thirty year overview of Bronx history from Jonas Bronck up to the creation of Bronx County in 1914. In--Bronxboro, Vol. XXI, Nos. 10 - 11, pp. 15, 41, 43.
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text
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illustrated magazine article
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brief_history_of_the_bronx.pdf
A Little Bit Of History In A Concrete Canyon
Title
A Little Bit Of History In A Concrete Canyon
Description
Describes Poe Cottage, the home of the poet Edgar Allan Poe. Located at Kingsbridge Rd. & the Grand Concourse, the cottage was (then) under the care of the Bronx Society of Arts and Sciences. (It is now administered by The Bronx County Historical Society.) In--Bronxboro, Vol. XXXIV, Summer Ed., pp. 9, 15.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
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Bronxboro_summer1956_p9.pdf
Bronx Zoological Park Opened 25 Years Ago, On November 8th
Title
Bronx Zoological Park Opened 25 Years Ago, On November 8th
Description
The largest zoological park in the world reviews its activities including zoological research, study, instruction, education, and recreation for the general public. (The New York Zoological Society was renamed the Wildlife Conservation Society in 1993.) In-- Bronxboro, Vol II, No. 4, pp. 1-2.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
bronx_zoo.pdf
Gala Ceremonies Mark Completion Of Alteration Work On High Bridge
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Gala Ceremonies Mark Completion Of Alteration Work On High Bridge
Description
The removal of piers at High Bridge opens the Harlem River to navigation and also reopens the pedestrian bridge to for public use. In: Bronxboro, Vol. VI, No. 7, pp. 1-4.
Type
text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
gala_ceremonies.pdf
H.W. Wilson Co. Librarian To The World
Title
H.W. Wilson Co. Librarian To The World
Description
Description of the world's largest publisher of library indexes and reference books, which serves customers all around the world. In--Bronxboro, Vol. XXXVI, Summer, pp. 5, 15-16.
Type
text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
wilson_company.pdf
Lewis Morris, Bronx Signer Of Declaration, Honored At Sesquicentennial Ceremony
Title
Lewis Morris, Bronx Signer Of Declaration, Honored At Sesquicentennial Ceremony
Description
Background on signer Lewis Morris, Lord of the Manor of Morrisania, buried in the Morris Family vault at St. Ann's Church. In-- Bronxboro, Vol. IV, Nos. 5-6, pp. 19-21.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
Bronx_singer_of_declaration.pdf
Morris High School Unveils Mural Painting, World War Memorial
Title
Morris High School Unveils Mural Painting, World War Memorial
Description
Dedication of a mural painting over the arch of the stage in the auditorium of Morris High School. The mural honors the 867 Morris men and women who served in World War I. In--Bronxboro, Vol. IV, No. 7, pp. cover, 7-8.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
morris_high_school_unveils_mural_painting.pdf
Municipal Hospitals In The Bronx
Title
Municipal Hospitals In The Bronx
Description
Describes the need to expand bed capacity for Bronx hospitals, especially for chronic diseases such as cancer and tuberculosis. In-- Bronxboro, Vol. XXV, No. 10-11, pp. 39, 55.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
municipal_hospitals.pdf
Parkchester Theme Of 47th Anniversary Banquet
Title
Parkchester Theme Of 47th Anniversary Banquet
Description
Background on the Parkchester development of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.; and report on Bronx defense contracts. In-- Bronxboro, Vol. XVIII, Nos. 10-11, pp. 2-3.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
parkchester_banquet.pdf
Proposed Arterial System For The Post War Bronx
Title
Proposed Arterial System For The Post War Bronx
Description
Anticipating extensive post war construction, this plan calls for city, state and federal funding for expanded highways and roadways. In-- Bronxboro, Vol. XXI, Nos. 10-11., pp. 19, 38-39, 42.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
arterial_system_for_post_war_Bronx.pdf
Recreation, Education and Research Through Plants
Title
Recreation, Education and Research Through Plants
Description
Besides being a recreational site for beautiful flowers and trees, the Garden is a world renowned institution whose scientists conduct experiments, and study plant breeding and diseases. As part of its educational mission, the Garden also offers lectures, radio programs, information services and courses. In--Bronxboro, Vol. XXIII, Nos. 10-11, pp. 44, 63.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
research_through_plants.pdf
The Andrew Freedman Home For Indigents, Unique Bronx Institution
Title
The Andrew Freedman Home For Indigents, Unique Bronx Institution
Description
At the Grand Concourse & East 166th St. is a home endowed to care for persons who were once wealthy but who lost their money. In--Bronxboro, Vol V., No. 1, pp. 16-17.
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text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
andrew_freedman_home.pdf
The Triborough Artery
Title
The Triborough Artery
Description
Details the construction and operation of the Triborough Bridge which links three boroughs in New York City. In--Bronxboro, Vol. XIV, No. 11, pp. 4-6, 11, 21.
Type
text
Genre
illustrated magazine article
Local Identifier
triborough_artery.pdf