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THE BRONX HISTORIAN Newsletter of the Bronx County Historical Society THE BRONX HISTORIAN Newsletter of The Bronx County Historical Society VOLUME 38 NUMBER 1 OCTOBER 2014 – JANUARY 2015 THE BRONX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS 3309 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE THE BRONX, NEW YORK 10467 PHONE: (718) 881-8900 FAX: (718) 881-4827 www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org Burnside The Bronx County Historical Society, founded in 1955, is a private, non- profit educational and cultural AN ENGINEERING MARVEL institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The With a burgeoning population of Originally designed as a stone arch bridge . Society is dedicated to the collection, 30,000, at the end of the 18th century, resembling a Roman aqueduct, its center preservation, documentation and New York City needed a source of arches were replaced in 1928 by a single interpretation of the history and fresh water. It had no sewage system steel arch to aid ship navigation on the heritage of The Bronx and its people from its earliest historical references and most of its wells were polluted. Harlem River. in the 17th century to the present. Outbreaks of cholera, typhoid and The Society disseminates information Considered an engineering marvel of its by utilizing its collections in yellow fever were commonplace. day, High Bridge is the oldest surviving exhibitions, historical research, Water supplies for fire fighting were bridge in New York City. As part of a production of publications and inadequate and fires raged unchecked, documentaries, educational and major restoration, its pedestrian walkway is cultural programming, the operation destroying entire city blocks. to reopen to the public in 2015. of our research library, The Bronx County Archives and two historic New York City built the Croton landmark house museums - the c.1812 Aqueduct to bring water from the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage and the c. Croton River in upper Westchester 1758 fieldstone farmhouse Valentine- Varian House/Museum of Bronx County across the farms in the modern History. western Bronx to the High Bridge spanning the Harlem River into This newsletter is published three times a year as a service to members Manhattan. In 1842, water flowed into and friends. above ground reservoirs located at the present sites of the New York Public The Bronx County Historical Society is partially supported through funds Library and the Great Lawn of Central and services provided by the NYC Park. Throngs of people attended the Departments of Cultural Affairs and th formal celebration held October 14 Parks and Recreation, the Historic High Bridge undergoing modifications in 1862. House Trust of New York City, celebrating with “Croton cocktails,” a The Bronx County Historical Society Collections. The Bronx City Council Delegation, mix of Croton water and lemonade. the Office of the President of the Borough of The Bronx, the Bronx The High Bridge, officially the The Bronx County Historical Society will Delegations of the NYS Assembly and Aqueduct Bridge, was one of the most showcase the exhibitions High Bridge - the NYS Senate, the H.W. Wilson Foundation, the Astor Fund, the impressive parts of the system. New York City's Oldest Bridge & Newest Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, The Constructed high above the Harlem Greenway and The Bridge to The Fair - New York Times Foundation, the River between 1837 and 1848, the Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Verizon Foundation, the New York State Library, the New Yankee bridge connected the underground Bronx-Whitestone Bridge as a tribute to two Stadium Community Benefits Fund, aqueducts from Westchester all the of our city’s historic bridges. the Susan Tane Foundation, the New way to Manhattan, carrying water to (See page 3.) York Public Library, and The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. downtown reservoirs. The Bronx Historian Page 2 of 4 OCTOBER 2014 – JANUARY 2015 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 1 COLLECTIONS DONATIONS The Society’s research library, object, and archival collections are a great resource. We thank PURE GOLD those who recently made the following donations (partial list): Schools, businesses, Al Pizarro- Report, “Hip Hop Boulevard Street Co-Naming Resolution.” institutions, and Ben Gerson - Book, Dropsie Avenue: The Neighborhood. associations in The Bronx are noted: Bill Twomey: 50th anniversary commemorative pin, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Melrose (1903); Borden’s Condensed Milk Company invoice (1912). B.S.F Auto Parts Bob Paoli: Volume of reprinted news bulletins created during World War II by the 1170 Bronx River Avenue Est. 1980 Brendan Nolan: Stainless steel dinner knife engraved “Montefiore Hospital,” c.1930s-1950s. Creston Optical Brian Withers: World War II-era personal correspondence written by donor’s in-laws, Frank and Mary Tobitsch. 2169 White Plains Road Est. 1941 Carol Gabrielson Fine: Public School 90 graduation pin, 1939. Yolanda's Italian Restaurant Carol R. Zanfardino: Photograph of Carmine Sarra’s farm, Williamsbridge Road and Morris Park Avenue, 292 East 149th Street c. 1890s-1911. Est. 1960 Deby Sencer – Photograph of Shield of David Orphanage, 1936. Edward Pinksy - Photographs of William Taft High School. WELCOME NEW Guthrie Alberts: Scientific American issue with an illustrated article on the moving of the Mott Haven MEMBERS! Railroad Station, 1894. Eryn Matthewson Jane R. Snyder: Castle Hill Beach Pool diving award bracelet, 1938 Glenorchy Campbell Jean Hayter Jerry Rubackin: English ironstone Columbia pattern cabinet plate, 1848. Jeremy R. Vega Jon Allen: Real estate prospectus for the Netherland Gardens apartment complex (1949) and a Bronx Zoo Mary French farm dictionary (c. 1944-1945). Phyllis Day Margaret T. Schroder – Book, Can’t Stop Won’t Shop, A History of the Hip-Hop Generation and various Steven Benardo Bronx brochures and newspaper clippings. NEW SOCIETY Matthew Foglino: Newspaper articles, correspondence and programs on the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, 1922-1955; M.A. thesis, “American Suburban Visions: The Forgotten Bronx.” PUBLICATIONS: FINANCIAL DONATIONS Autographed copy, add $10 Cash donations help The Society fund programming, publications, equipment purchases, and build endowments. To double your donation, check with your employer for any available matching gift Education & programs. We are grateful for the following contributions (partial list): Culture in The $100 - $999 $10 - $99 $10 - $99 $1,000 - $4,999 Bronx: A Research A.F. Freiss Margaret Schroder Adam Gottbetter Fordham University Guide ADCO Electrical Corp. Marjorie Dovman Herbert Mandel G. Hermalyn Anna Marie Castagnetta Mark Glander $20.00 HSBC Bank Howard A. Levine Barbara Higgins Meredith Corp. Foundation Joseph Kelleher Krasdale Foods, Inc. Denis Boyle Neil Harrow Manhattan College Neil Weissman Donald J. Petersen Norbert Dengler Martin Luskin New England Interstate Harry A. Parsons Robert Fass The Bronx: Mezares Engineering Water Pollution Howard A. Nenner Russell F. Ryer Mitchell Maidman Then & Now Teddy Nissan, LLC Joan Pendergast Ruth Anderberg Peter Zinman $21.00 Joseph A. Barone Salvatore Arena United Way of NYC $5,000 - and over Joseph Esposito Sara S. Berlan Wildlife Conservation Lloyd Ultan Karl Reinsons Shaurian Farber Society Growald Family Kathy McArdle Stephen D. Miele Neil & Roula Clark Lilly Pappas Thomas McConnell The Northern Lois Rosen Wallis Doerge Borough: A Lottie Esteban History of The Bronx SUBMISSIONS FOR THE BRONX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL JOURNAL $28.00 Since 1964, the BCHS Journal has been one of the premier history journals in the tri-state region. The Journal’s articles, written with clarity and scholarly substance, are of interest to all who enjoy accounts of people, business events, mercantile gain, defending the nation’s interest, or the love of The Bronx. The Society is now accepting articles for its Journal. Kindly send your article in Microsoft Word format along with 2-4 images or illustrations at 300dpi as email attachments to [email protected]. Make sure you include your contact information. The Bronx Historian Page 3 of 4 OCTOBER 2014 – JANUARY 2015 VOLUME 38 NUMBER 1 UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS The Bronx: Museum of Bronx History Then & Now 3266 Bainbridge Avenue & East 208th Street $21.99 The Bronx, New York 10467 Museum Hours: Sat 10am - 4pm / Sun 1pm - 5pm Education and (Group tours Mon.-Fri. by appointment) Culture in The Bronx: A Save the Date! Research Guide Opening reception: $20.00 Museum of Wednesday, October 22nd - 4:30PM-7:00PM Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House 3266 Bainbridge Avenue High Bridge th & East 208 Street New York City's Oldest Bridge & Owned by The Bronx County Historical Society, Newest Greenway the house is a member of the Historic House Trust. Recreation. October 22, 2014 – October 4, 2015 ! Its operation of both historic houses are made possible in part by public funds and services provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Exhibition Courtesy of The Queens Historical Society and MTA Edgar Allan Poe Bridges & Tunnels October 22, 2014 - April 5, 2015 Cottage Poe Park Grand Concourse & East Kingsbridge Road Owned by the New York City Department of Parks, it is operated by The Bronx County Historical Society since 1976. The house is a BE A PART OF BRONX HISTORY member of the Historic House Trust. Buy a Poe Paver to Support the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage! To learn more about it, please call (718) 881-8900 or visit http://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/poecottagepaver Take A Walk Through History BRONX WALKING TOURS The Bronx Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members. Please make County reservations as these programs are quite popular and sell out quickly. Contact The Society (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run for 75 minutes. Historical Port Morris Society Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 11:00 AM This extreme southeastern corner of The Bronx was originally advanced by Gouverneur Morris as a seaport. Today, the Port Morris neighborhood is an up and coming section of 3309 Bainbridge Avenue the South Bronx where former factory buildings are being converted to new commercial The Bronx, New York 10467 Phone: (718) 881-8900 and residential space.
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