tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60926923817206679972024-03-17T23:03:34.254-04:00The High Bridge -- Its Past, Present & FutureNew York City's oldest surviving bridge and newest pedestrian bridge; a site for information and a forum for those interested in its history, current activities and the future plans for the bridge, Highbridge Park, and the surrounding areas.Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-79230711235993035852023-07-28T18:15:00.001-04:002023-07-28T18:15:23.910-04:00The High Bridge and the Park<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Welcome to The High Bridge -- Its Past, Present & Future website. This site connects all interested parties on exciting developments associated with The High Bridge, Highbridge Park, and the immediately surrounding area.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are in the process of sprucing up our site and making it more presentable. As most of you already know, the High Bridge was reopened on June 9, 2015 after about 45 years of having been closed and years of planning and reconstruction. </b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The adjacent Highbridge Park is also undergoing extensive refurbishment as part of the NYCPlan 2030, and </b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the immediate neighborhood near the Park, particularly along Amsterdam and Edgecombe avenues is starting to experience a renaissance with building renovations and new commercial ventures.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With this in mind, we are now shifting gears away from the reconstruction of The High Bridge to the other improvements that will be forthcoming. We also recognize that there will be more visitors to the bridge, the Highbridge Park, and the surrounding areas, so we will be providing more information for those who do not have familiarity with the area and its attractions. </b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At </b><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">present the public funding for the improvements and redevelopment effort for the Bridge and the Park have exceeded $130 Million. On Jan. 11, 2013 Mayor Michael Bloomberg broke ground on the construction phase of the plan for the redevelopment of the High Bridge and the cost of reopening the bridge has been publicized at $61.8 Million. Just in 2016, $30 Million of additional funds have been allocated to Highbridge Park by Mayor De Blasio as part of the Anchor Park initiative.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></b> <b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On June 9, 2015, the official reopening ceremony of the High Bridge occurred. (Please see the specific posts for this event). On July 25, 2015 the High Bridge Festival celebrating the reopening of the High Bridge occurred.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></b> <b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many other activities progressing simultaneously with the redevelopment of the High Bridge. This web site focuses on the developments in and immediately adjacent to The High Bridge and Highbridge Park. Please make sure to scroll down to see previous posts on new and exciting developments.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></b> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>It is our belief that with this site we can foster an appreciation of the past, an understanding of the present and a catalyst for the development of the future needs of this immediate area.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Hopefully, we will find common ground to dramatically improve the buildings, the retail establishments and the quality of life in such a way as to compliment the redevelopment effort associated with the High Bridge and High Bridge Park and make this area a destination for more of the millions of residents of New York City and some of the more than tens of millions of visitors who come to New York City each year.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Please <a href="mailto:highbridgeparkdevelopment@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact us</a> and let us know if you have any interests in participating as a contributor, volunteer, or merely to coordinate with your</b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> community organization, or even if you are just an interested neighborhood resident. If you want to contribute to the site with any comments please feel free to do so.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></b> <b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Organizationally, we have been adding information to each page as it is appropriate. You should return to pages on a regular and frequent basis to catch up on latest developments on each topic. We have also provided for reader feedback at the bottom of each topic.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></b> <b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are almost 200 posts with information and pictures on all sorts of topics. Information about the history of the High Bridge and the building of the aqueduct, articles about what is going on right now, and articles about the future changes that we all hope will come to the High Bridge, the park, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Please click on the Area of Interest on the right and a whole host of topics will present themselves. Or, you may scroll through the archive of articles on the right to find and article of interest to you. Or, you may also search by keyword in the box provided at the right above the archive listings. Or, you may just scroll down and look at the articles in chronological order going backward in time.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.notey.com/blog/82449#blog/992de6928a50c07228da6bb4545c661a"></a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-88980375851940973892023-07-28T17:47:00.055-04:002023-07-28T20:30:45.956-04:00An Homage to the High Bridge at 175 years by Duane Bailey-Castro for Untapped New York<iframe title="vimeo-player" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/844747874?h=c7ddd7e140" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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If you press the start button for the above Vimeo video you will see Duane Baily-Castro's short time lapse celebration video to the 175th Anniversary of the Aqueduct High Bridge here in New York City which will be going on this month. This video is part of a very good article in Untapped New York: HOW TO CELEBRATE THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HIGH BRIDGE, NYC’S OLDEST SPAN. Just click on the link <a href="https://untappedcities.com/2023/07/28/175th-anniversary-high-bridge-nyc/" target="_blank">here</a> and you will find it.
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-63781408624675639582023-06-06T12:30:00.002-04:002023-06-06T12:30:34.953-04:00HAPPY 175 !!!!!<p>The number 175 seems to be a very important number up in Washington Heights this week.</p><p>First of all, today is the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the High Bridge. It was on July 4, 1848, that the opening of the High Bridge was celebrated. That was a very different time and the High Bridge looked very different at that time. </p><p>There was no steel span over the Harlem River as you see the bridge today. Rather, it was the stone arches that continued across the river. It wasn't until the 1920s that a number of the stone arches were removed in order to allow for improved navigation on the Harlem River for maritime traffic.</p><p>Also, there were only two tubes for water to cross the river on the bridge. The third tube which sits on top of and between the first two tubes wasn't added until the 1860s. It was at that time that the stone walls on the edge of the bridge were incorporated into the bed to carry the new water line. Upon completion of the third line, the brick herringbone pattern on the deck and the railings were installed.</p><p>In addition to the High Bridge celebration this week, we are also honored to host the Tony Awards at the Palace Theater at the corner of Broadway and 175th Street on Sunday, June 11. There is excitement in the air. Workers are sprucing up Broadway in the area and there are hopes that this will lead to a revival of the area as a destination for both New Yorkers and the millions of visitors that come to New York each year.</p><p>We, of course, are hoping that the visitors will stroll along Broadway and down 175th Street to Highbridge Park and continue their stroll across the Highbridge and take in the magnificent views.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-29302714956573167512022-12-29T17:26:00.000-05:002022-12-30T17:35:25.471-05:00"The High Bridge" Lithograph by D. Buchner & Co.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisihkYjjrN5QchL9hGk1zNkcccEKH5ek5ZAwxK39FffMk500yT2xDbKeKUQyuJkMcphxH79nNXa4E6P8PybBfqbADBCHikPMaHKoDPbP0Fz7KPo66w_7-8Pei8mmohPsK2a9bILlmW1M5aylcLimNYtHPpxZMrq6M9i_ZFUpXAQfJMPK7_1dAO2ayD/s640/High%20Bridge%20Tobacco%20Trading%20Card.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisihkYjjrN5QchL9hGk1zNkcccEKH5ek5ZAwxK39FffMk500yT2xDbKeKUQyuJkMcphxH79nNXa4E6P8PybBfqbADBCHikPMaHKoDPbP0Fz7KPo66w_7-8Pei8mmohPsK2a9bILlmW1M5aylcLimNYtHPpxZMrq6M9i_ZFUpXAQfJMPK7_1dAO2ayD/w583-h401/High%20Bridge%20Tobacco%20Trading%20Card.jpeg" width="583" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Recently discovered Trading Card issued by D. Buchner & Co. as part of the promotion of its chewing tobacco products, from series N287, entitled New York City Scenes, dated ca. 1888. Produced by Gust Lithography & Engraving Co., New York lithographers, on card stock. Size 4" x 2 1/2" </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-48401156268609000192022-01-23T00:13:00.003-05:002022-01-23T00:13:41.045-05:00The Highbridge Silver Mining Company<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimI0zWq4GzO_MZh3VJQYwaupBOqYSQKmUVTT2550GmAxkgHB9p05RxfahuiiXxaIw82cttda7o3wSTwfQT7sA1g55vZrpwZKdWuF1n8yeZFpHXBdZrIRhruE7D-FTwqUCYtFgyXq76c6pamKJBCeMsZyL0fXQNyu8pdA0A_83ADO00-hz3Ugozd_Kf=s2146" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1668" data-original-width="2146" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimI0zWq4GzO_MZh3VJQYwaupBOqYSQKmUVTT2550GmAxkgHB9p05RxfahuiiXxaIw82cttda7o3wSTwfQT7sA1g55vZrpwZKdWuF1n8yeZFpHXBdZrIRhruE7D-FTwqUCYtFgyXq76c6pamKJBCeMsZyL0fXQNyu8pdA0A_83ADO00-hz3Ugozd_Kf=w606-h472" width="606" /></a></div><br /> I ran across this Silver Mining Company Certificate recently. It bears no relationship, I think, to the Highbridge, which is the subject of interest of this blog. However, I did find some curious points that I have yet to explain.<p></p><p>First, the Highbridge Silver Mining Company of Nevada was organized in the State of New York in1868. Curiously, both the President and the Secretary of the Company were also located in New York State. Of further interest is the fact that the Highbridge Mine was located near Manhattan, Nevada, which is located in Nye County.</p><p>The mine was only active for a short period of time and is not currently producing any output.</p><p>Was this connection of the Mine to the Highbridge in Manhattan, NY coincidental, or, was it motivated by the owners residing in New York?</p><p>I think we will be waiting a long time to find the answer to this question.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-48850589847282715972021-10-22T23:08:00.001-04:002021-10-22T23:08:20.673-04:00Invitation to the Ribbon Cutting Cerimony of the Restoration of the Highbridge Water Tower<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4co4-VE_Lg/YXN76BVA-dI/AAAAAAAAFNs/ER6ZYG_ILK8-L3iBa9kU1eX8PGIqUH33gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1928/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-22%2Bat%2B8.03.35%2BPM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1928" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4co4-VE_Lg/YXN76BVA-dI/AAAAAAAAFNs/ER6ZYG_ILK8-L3iBa9kU1eX8PGIqUH33gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-22%2Bat%2B8.03.35%2BPM.png"/></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-69429214869171835762021-10-15T23:12:00.000-04:002021-10-22T23:24:44.031-04:00Activities at Highbridge Park October 15 -- November 15, 2021Dear Friends of Highbridge Park,
Happy Autumn! We hope you are enjoying the recently reopened areas of Laurel Hill Terrace that were restored as part of the $30M Highbridge Anchor Parks Project; the 100 year old staircase at Laurel Hill and 183rd Street as well as the restored mid-level forest pathway heading north from there to Wallenberg Playground.
TONIGHT at 7 p.m. is the last night of the Highbridge Film Festival! Join NYC Parks for a block party at 4 p.m. on the Highbridge Pooldeck, followed by a 7 p.m. screening of IN THE HEIGHTS, which had amazing scenes filmed within the pool. More details are in the flyer, attached.
There are an abundance of fitness programs, stewardship events and opportunities for you to learn and grow at Highbridge Park; including free membership to the Highbridge Recreation Center! See below for a full listing:
Highbridge Park
October 15 – November 15, 2021 Events
Starting Monday, September 13, recreation centers across the five boroughs reopened to all New Yorkers — members and non-members — for free. Free memberships are available to New Yorkers who sign up at Highbridge Recreation Center at 2301 Amsterdam/173rd, now through December 31, 2021. The membership term will last for one year from the date the individual signs up, and will grant access to citywide facilities.
Ongoing Highbridge Recreation Center Programs:
Open Pickleball Play
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
Free open Pickleball play at Highbridge Recreation Center with membership.
Instructional Pickleball Play
Saturdays
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
Free open Pickleball play at Highbridge Recreation Center with membership.
Sit & Stretch
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Youth Sports
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Open Play Adult Basketball Mornings
Wednesdays & Fridays
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Open Play Adult Basketball Mornings
Thursdays
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Open Play Adult Basketball Mornings
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Open Play Adult Basketball
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Open Play Adult Basketball
Fridays
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Teen Calisthenics
Tuesdays
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Adult Calisthenics
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Calisthenics for All
Saturdays
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
emPOWERred Walking
Wednesdays & Thursdays
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Total Body Conditioning
Wednesday & Friday
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Teen Fitness
Wednesdays
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Youth Baseball
Saturdays
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Teen Baseball
Wednesdays @ 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fridays @4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Teen Lounge
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Abs Blast
Wednesdays and Thursdays
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Teen Dodgeball
Saturdays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Media Lab Schedule
All Ages Open Access (Mornings)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
All Ages Open Access (Afternoons)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesdays & Fridays
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Digital Media Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:30 - 6:00 pm
Highbridge Recreation Center -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
For more information call 212-927-2400
Highbridge Park Programs
Zumba
Sundays: October 17, October 24, and October 31
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Highbridge's Raoul Wallenberg Basketball Courts W. 189th St. & Amsterdam Ave.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance routines creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! If you love Salsa, Hip-Hop, Merengue, and Bollywood, this is the class for you! The class will meet at the basketball court near 189th and Amsterdam Avenue. For everyone’s safety we’re asking participants and instructors to maintain social distancing of six feet during class. Wash your hands frequently and stay home if you’re sick. Please continue wear a mask if you are unvaccinated, or if social distancing cannot be maintained. Instructor: Jennifer
Please register at:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2021/10/17/zumba1 (October 17)
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2021/10/24/zumba1 (October 24)
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2021/10/31/zumba1 (October 31)
Highbridge Film Festival: In the Heights
Friday, October 15, 2021
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Highbridge Pool Deck -2301 Amsterdam Avenue
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life. PG-13. Grab a blanket and snuggle up for this year’s Fall Film Festival at High bridge Pool Deck. NYC Parks will host a series of movie screenings accompanied by fun and exciting activities fit for the whole family. Check what will happen on Friday:
October 15, 2021
4:00 p.m. // Block Party
7:00 p.m. // In the Heights
Know Before You Go - For everyone's safety, we are asking all participants to observe the following guidelines:
Please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated, or if it makes you feel more comfortable
All individuals should maintain social distancing of six feet during programming, regardless of vaccination status
Please wear a mask if social distancing cannot be maintained
Wash your hands before attending a program
Stay home if you are sick
Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Fall Foliage Walk in Highbridge Park
Saturday, October 23, 2021
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Highbridge Park -158th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Mid to late October is the prime time for fall color in NYC, so don’t miss it! Come join urban naturalist Ken Chaya to observe the natural splendors of the autumn season. This tour will focus on local tree identification, as well as searching for birds and other forms of local flora and fauna in Highbridge Park.
Tour capacity is limited. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-foliage-walk-in-highbridge-park-tickets-168975021839
Program presented by the Fort Tryon Park Trust
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Highbridge Park: BMX Jump Park – Fort. George Ave
Dig, then ride with us on NYCMTB's monthly welcome days at Highbridge Park in Manhattan! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America! There will be light trail maintenance tasks for all ages from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All participants, NYCMTB members, or anyone with logged volunteer hours, receive a free 20-minute clinic and a guided ride throughout the trails from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bikes and helmets provided! Highbridge Park is the home of NYC's first Mountain Biking Course. The 3-mile course offers trails of varying difficulty from intermediate to expert and a free-ride trail that includes drops, steeps, and berms. The park also features a dirt jump park and pump track, making it a good place to develop different skills at all levels. The course has been featured in national media and is stewarded by volunteers just like you! Make this day your introduction to the park, or to the sport of off-road cycling. Interested volunteers are encouraged to participate regardless of age, ability or gender. There is something for everyone at Highbridge - It's NYC's bike park! Please bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant, and sturdy shoes or boots. Register on Eventbrite at www.nycmtb.eventbrite.com
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-85875654202781634072021-06-06T01:30:00.088-04:002021-06-06T10:24:15.153-04:00Highbridge Pool, In The Heights, Volunteer at the Mansion SUNDAY 6/6 & More!Dear Highbridge Park Community, <div><br /></div><div>It feels like summer and there is much to celebrate! More than $35 Million in city capital improvements are nearing completion in Highbridge Park. We've opened a brand new soccer field, a world class playground, an adult work-out area, and pathways improved with lighting. We look forward to the restored Grand Staircase at Laurel Hill Terrace and the mile long pathway improvements down to Dyckman Street, which will be completed later this summer. The restoration of the Highbridge Water Tower is progressing, with some of the uppermost scaffolding having been removed.
Get gardening! </div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday June 6 at 10 a.m., you can volunteer at Roger Morris Park, Highbridge Park's sister-park, at 65 Jumel Terrace. More details about our Garden Day event and other upcoming volunteer opportunities are listed below. </div><div><br /></div><div>At the end of the month, Highbridge Pool is slated to reopen to the public for summer swimming! The COVID-testing center has transitioned out of the Recreation Center and pool into mobile vans. Highbridge Pool is one of the "stars" in the soon to be released In the Heights movie. Check out the recent Playbill feature, and the slide show including many Highbridge Pool photos! The article shares the film's stars' reflections on how the show has evolved since its inception in the early 2000’s, what it meant for the film to be delayed because of the pandemic, and how Highbridge Park Pool was selected for “96,000.”</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;">https://www.playbill.com/article/watch-anthony-ramos-daphne-rubin-vega-more-go-behind-the-scenes-of-the-in-the-heights-movie </span></div><div><br /></div><div>As part of the film's release, the City's tourism agency, NYC & Co, developed a travel guide to Northern Manhattan, including Highbridge Park among other parks, restaurants and uptown destinations. You can view it here: </div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;">https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/washington-heights/ </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Upcoming Opportunities: </u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Roger Morris Park - Garden Volunteer Day </span></b></div><div>Sunday, June 6, 2021
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. </div><div>Roger Morris Park- 65 Jumel Terrace </div><div><br /></div><div>Whether you have a green thumb or just a curiosity for what makes a garden grow, all are welcome to volunteer in Roger Morris Park, the grounds of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, under the supervision of NYC Parks at these scheduled Garden Days. </div><div><br /></div><div>All tools and instructions are provided, just bring a willingness to get a little dirty as we beautify our special park. Close-toed shoes are required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. </div><div><br /></div><div>Please note: RSVP by emailing <span style="color: #2b00fe;">John.Kelly@parks.nyc.gov</span> and write "Volunteer" in the subject line. Due to COVID, we are requesting individuals only, rather than large groups or organizations. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
Highbridge Park </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday, June 12, 2021
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. </div><div>BMX Course at Fort George Avenue </div><div><br /></div><div>Dig, then ride with us on NYCMTB's monthly welcome days at Highbridge Park in Manhattan! </div><div><br /></div><div>Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America! There will be light trail maintenance tasks for all ages from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All participants, NYCMTB members, or anyone with logged volunteer hours, receive a free 20-minute clinic and a guided ride throughout the trails from 12:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Bikes and helmets provided! </div><div><br /></div><div>Highbridge Park is the home of NYC's first Mountain Biking Course. The 3-mile course offers trails of varying difficulty from intermediate to expert and a free-ride trail that includes drops, steeps, and berms. The park also features a dirt jump park and pump track, making it a good place to develop different skills at all levels. The course has been featured in national media and is stewarded by volunteers just like you! </div><div><br /></div><div>Make this day your introduction to the park, or to the sport of off-road cycling. Interested volunteers are encouraged to participate regardless of age, ability or gender. There is something for everyone at Highbridge - It's NYC's bike park!
Please bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant, and sturdy shoes or boots.
Register on Eventbrite at <span style="color: #2b00fe;">nycmtb.eventbrite.com.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Monday Morning Pitch-In at </b><b>Highbridge</b><b> Park </b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Monday, June 21
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. </div><div>Highbridge Recreation Center </div><div>2301 Amsterdam Avenue </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Show your park some love and join a Monday Morning Pitch-In! </b></div><div><br /></div><div>New York City’s parks are being used more than ever before as a result of the pandemic, which often means more litter. You can help! Join us at a Monday Morning Pitch in and beautify Highbridge Park so its clean and welcoming! Remember to wear a face covering when volunteering. You can also pitch-in at Highbridge Park on August 2. Flyer attached. Register at: <span style="color: #2b00fe;">https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/pfp-private/11229</span>. For any questions, contact <span style="color: #2b00fe;">Rene.Cuenca@parks.nyc.gov </span></div><div><br /></div><div>***** </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for your continued partnership in the ongoing revitalization of our 130-acre Highbridge Park! Hope to see you in the park soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>best, </div><div><br /></div><div>Jennifer Hoppa for the Northern Manhattan Parks Team</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-12621742135952546592020-07-10T09:10:00.000-04:002020-07-13T10:01:57.005-04:00Retrospective of the High Bridge Five Years After Reopening in Photos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #202124; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Bailey-Castro. An <a href="https://untappedcities.com/2020/07/09/photos-revisiting-the-historic-high-bridge-five-years-after-its-celebrated-reopening/" target="_blank">article</a> has just appeared in <i>Untapped</i> <i>New</i> <i>York</i> with his</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #202124; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">five </span></span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">years since the reopening ceremonies back in the summer of 2015.</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-5373768911217162562018-10-29T00:18:00.003-04:002020-11-04T23:03:00.805-05:00155th St. and Edgecombe Ave, Washington Heights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Opening day of the "Speedway," Edgecombe Ave at W 155 St. along the Harlem River, what would become Harlem River Driveway. In the right lower corner is The Polo Grounds III stadium also known as Brotherhood Park where the New York Giants played before moving to San Francisco. The area above the stadium was and is still known as Coogan's Bluff or Coogan's Hollow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Before it was called the Harlem River Drive, the parkway running north and south along the west bank of the Harlem River was called the Harlem River Speedway. Construction began in 1894, and the speedway opened in July of 1898. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It stretched from 155th St. to Dyckman Street in Inwood. At first, use of the speedway was restricted to equestrians and carriage drivers. This pleased the wealthy, who worried that sharing the road with other vehicles would ruin their good time. In advance of the speedway’s opening, a New York Times headline from May 15, 1898 announced: “No Danger that Bicyclists Will Mar the Horsemen’s Sport on the Speedway. THEY ARE EXCLUDED BY LAW.” The speedway became a tourist destination where people could watch horse and boat races, visit Highbridge and Fort George Amusement Park, and enjoy the scenery along the Harlem River. Some New Yorkers were unhappy that tax dollars were used to build an exclusionary road. As Charles C. Sargent, Jr., noted in his article “A Horseman’s Paradise” in the November 1898 issue of Munsey’s Magazine, “For the men – a few hundred at most – who own fast horses and want to ‘try them out,’ the sapient rulers of New York have spent in making the Speedway money that would have built thirty school houses, and would have provided twice over for the twenty five thousand children turned away last September from the overcrowded primary schools of the metropolis.”</span><br />
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Here is an article on the <a href="http://The%20World%E2%80%99s%20Most%20Dangerous%20Bridges%20Will%20Take%20Your%20Breath%20Away/" target="_blank">world's scariest bridges</a> that you may find interesting.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-89467142242168811612018-03-19T21:52:00.001-04:002018-03-19T21:52:36.482-04:00The World's Weirdest Bridges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a very interesting <a href="https://weather.com/travel/news/2014-08-18-weirdest-bridges-world-photos-20140730">article on the world's weirdest bridges</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-28458343477313459132017-12-04T16:56:00.000-05:002017-12-04T16:56:05.978-05:00Seoul’s Sky Garden~Reuse of an Urban Overpass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year I visited two of the great urban reuses of existing transportation infrastructure with local designers and creators~the High Line in New York City which was originally a New York Central Railway 1934 spur and the Seoullo 17, the Sky Garden built upon the 1970 Seoul Station Highway Overpass in South Korea. The High Line is 2.33 kilometers long and 30 feet above the ground, and has become an elevated greenway and popular people place. A<a href="https://pricetags.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/observations-on-new-york-conservancies-central-park-and-the-high-line/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #990000; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> recent visit was described in a Price Tag Post.</a></div>
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The Seoul Station Overpass was about to be demolished for safety concerns about structural integrity. It is one kilometer long and 17 meters (55 feet) above the ground, roughly the same height as the Georgia Viaducts. Instead of demolishing this overpass, it was seen as a catalyst for urban regeneration and linkages in an area that was previously disconnected for pedestrians. In 2015 HRVDV won a competition to design a this 33 million dollar project as an arboretum which has 254 species of trees, rhododendrons, and plants (all labelled and in alphabetic order on the Sky Garden). There are 24,085 trees planted and 645 large pots placed along the Sky Garden. There are baby trampolines (carefully constructed in conical forms), plant sculptures, a bakery, a library and even a nursery. The project opened in May 2017 and has been praised for its adaptation of a motordom artifact.</div>
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There is great attention to detail in the finishings and the construction, and the Sky Garden is bathed in blue light in the evenings. It is used by people of all ages for walking and for visiting, and is seen as an “observatory” over the different lanes of vehicular traffic below. One of the desired outcomes was for users to become more aware of the heavily used streets and the glassed in guard rails of the Sky Garden invite that conversation. There is also an “observatory” platform on the Sky Garden for a more bird’s eye view. The designers have playfully cut large diameter cores into the centre of the overpass and placed clear plexiglass covers over those holes so that pedestrians can view for themselves the “structural integrity” of the bridge’s inner workings.</div>
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Like the High Line the Sky Garden has been very popular with local citizens and the travelled width of the walkway is only fifteen feet, the same width as much of High Line in New York City. Adminstrators now say that they wish the pathway widths had been a bit wider, but no one anticipated the overwhelming use and acceptance of the space. Even the wayfinding and local maps are now designed with the Sky Garden being the central artery to scores of attractions, shops and services from the many entrances to the elevated walkway. Seoullo 17 has quickly become a central part of Seoul’s revitalization and you can view more about the project’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL9gXpG1mAM" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #990000; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">background and opening day</a> in this YouTube video.</div>
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Sarah Cimperman has been kind enough to provide us with some photos she shot last year at Highbridge Park. We thought that, now, in the middle of the winter season, you might enjoy seeing them. In spite of the snow and cold weather we are faced with now, there is hope that spring is not too far away.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Sarah Cimperman is an amateur photographer and a naturopathic doctor. She is passionate about healthy living and photography that incorporates natural elements like the rich colors of autumn leaves. Her interest in photographing the High Bridge is a natural extension of her love for adventure and travel. She lives and works in Manhattan but spends her free time exploring all five boroughs of New York City as well as national parks across the United States and cultures around the world, from the Central and South America to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Find her at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.drsarahcimperman.com&source=gmail&ust=1486664720267000&usg=AFQjCNHrzOPXJ7p8LVTSi20HdYJ0JNzQWA" href="http://www.drsarahcimperman.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;" target="_blank">www.drsarahcimperman.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-51251937436933049532017-02-04T11:49:00.000-05:002017-02-04T11:49:10.759-05:00Screening of PBS's "Hamilton's America" at Morris-Jumel Mansion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 14.6667px;">“Hamilton’s America,” the PBS documentary chronicling the creative process behind the hit musical </span><em style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px;">HAMILTON</em><span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 14.6667px;"> (portions of which were filmed at Morris-Jumel) will be screened on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum. After the screening, there will be a talk back with the documentary’s director, Alex Horwitz. For more information click <a href="http://www.morrisjumel.org/upcoming-events/2017/2/4/film-lecture-with-alex-horwitz">here</a>.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-66441854240075922772017-01-12T11:00:00.000-05:002019-02-22T23:51:05.335-05:00Completion of Croton Aqueduct Celebrated October 14, 1842<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a historical silk ribbon commemorating the completion of the Croton Aqueduct on October 14, 1842. The ribbon tells the complete history of the project -- recommended in 1832 by Col. DeWitt Clinton; in 1833 the NY State Legislature began surveys; there are 110 miles of pipes; the cost was 12 million dollars; Robert Morris was the Mayor of NYC at the time of completion. The whole history is printed on the ribbon. This year is the 175th anniversary of the completion of the aqueduct. The water crossing the Harlem River in 1842 passed through a siphon tube below the water. However, it wasn't until July 4, 1848 that the High Bridge was completed, allowing shipping and navigation on the river. The ribbon measures 3" x 7.75".<br />
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Interestingly, this ribbon was published by W. L. Ormsby, who may be familiar to our readers.</div>
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See our post on <a href="https://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.com/2016/10/another-life-in-bottle-dorman-l-ormsby.html" target="_blank">Dorman L Ormsby</a>.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-65120288034229865542017-01-09T11:11:00.001-05:002017-01-09T11:11:34.161-05:00Computerworld Runs Article on Soofa Benches in Highbridge Park<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Matt Hamblen, Senior Editor at <b>Computerworld</b>, has written an interesting <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/article/3154814/emerging-technology/new-york-gets-smarter-one-tech-trial-at-a-time.html">article</a> on </span>Hi Tech in New York City. Among the items he writes about he highlights the new Soofa Smart Park Benches that have been installed in Highbridge Park in Washington Heights. This is a follow up post to the one we had last year when it was first announced that the City was participating in the experiment.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the more charming uses of smart tech in New York is being tested with several park benches installed in Highbridge Park at 175th St. and Amsterdam Ave. in Washington Heights. The solar-powered benches, designed by Soofa, a startup with connections to the Mit Media Lab, allow park visitors to charge a smartphone or other device while resting, socializing or sunbathing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">According to Jenifer Hoppa, </span><span style="font-size: small;">Northern Manhattan Parks Administrator</span><span style="font-size: small;">NYC Parks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The next <b>Community Report Back Meeting for the Highbridge Anchor Park Project</b> will be on Tuesday January 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the Highbridge Recreation Center. At the meeting participants can review the public input that has been received about improving the park and comment on preliminary master plan recommendations for the park. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The 130-acre Highbridge Park was selected as one of five parks in the city to receive $30 million in improvements through Mayor de Blasio’s Anchor Parks program, which is part of NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver’s Framework for an Equitable Future – a commitment to create thriving public spaces for all New Yorkers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">On November 28<sup>th</sup>, a Visioning Meeting was convened at the Highbridge Recreation Center where people from the community gathered to share their ideas, hopes and concerns about the future of the park. Following the Visioning Meeting NYC Parks solicited additional input from people who were unable to attend the meeting on November 28th. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The NYC Parks design team has compiled and analyzed the ideas, identifying which ones appeared to be the most popular and fit within the scope of a capital master plan. Among these ideas were:<br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">What will happen next?<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Community Report Back meeting is the opportunity for the community to learn more about the top concerns and priorities developed up till now and how these are being incorporated into the planning process and to accommodate them into the proposed park master plan. You are invited to provide feedback on the initial recommendations. Continued community involvement and engagement is essential in planning for Highbridge Park’s future. Please save this date and attend the meeting and express your ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Date: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055913261" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, January 31, 2017</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Location: Highbridge Recreation Center, 2301 Amsterdam Ave. @ W 173rd Street</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Time: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055913262" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kids are welcome to attend and contribute ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">NYC Parks & Rec Department is sponsoring a FREE Fitness Party at the Recreation Center in Highbridge Park on January 12, 2017 at 6 PM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Participants will engage in free fitness class demos - Zumba, Kickboxing, Dance Fitness and more! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, The New York Public Library. "Exterior Street - Highbridge" <em style="background-color: white; color: #3f3a34; font-family: "Kievit Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: start; text-indent: -40px;">The New York Public Library Digital Collections</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3a34; font-family: "kievit web" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; text-indent: -40px;">. 1887 - 1986. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e2-0596-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99</span></span></td></tr>
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This little known street in the Bronx runs along the Harlem River. In this picture from 1887 you can clearly see the street right near the water with the Washington Bridge in the foreground and the High Bridge in the background.<br />
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In the map below you can clearly see its location right at the river's edge as it passes under the High Bridge.<br />
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Information on this next Sunday's river walk by Paul Kittas of Heights Historic Tours is a bit scant, but it appears that in addition to a walk there will be a talk. The talk will start at 10:50am, 10 minutes before the walk starts. There is no registration required and the tour is free to attendees. The walk is over a mile long on level ground, so you won't need your mountaineering boots for this one. The expected duration of the walk/talk is unknown. It is not known if there are any limitations on the number of participants that can go on the tour. There are no restroom facilities either at the meeting location, along the route of the tour, or at the point of termination. If you want more specific information it is suggested that you contact Paul Kittas directly at 646 318 5906.</div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-1474541549025179212016-12-04T23:11:00.000-05:002016-12-05T01:45:52.472-05:00Report on the Visioning Meeting on the Highbridge Park on November 28 <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="t1">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span class="s1">This past Monday, on November 28, at 6:30 p.m. NYC Parks and our elected officials hosted a Community Visioning Session at Highbridge Recreation Center (173rd St. & Amsterdam Ave.) for Highbridge Park. The purpose was to share ideas, concerns and hopes for this 130-acre park stretching from West 155</span><span class="s2"><sup>th </sup></span><span class="s1">Street up to Dyckman Street in northern Manhattan. The meeting had over a hundred attendees and officials were ecstatic to see so many different people representing such diverse parts of the community at the meeting. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Highbridge Park is one of only five parks in the city selected to receive $30 million in improvements through Mayor de Blasio’s Anchor Parks program, which is part of NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver’s Framework for an Equitable Future – a commitment to create thriving public spaces for all New Yorkers. The Anchor Parks program is an idea of making the older, larger parks in New York City, and revitalizing them as major spaces for their respective communities. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">There are three stages for this process: Design, Procurement, and Construction. In total, it will take several years until we see the end product for Highbridge. The last major renovation for Highbridge took place in 2013 as part of an upland forest restoration program. This program was especially important for Highbridge, which has an ecology that cannot be found in any other part of New York City. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">At the meeting, there were about 15 tables with about 7-10 people at each one, and each table came along with a massive picture map of Highbridge to aid people in the input they would have for the meeting. Additionally, there were two representatives at each table from the Parks Department who were there to act as guides and answer questions. After going through some slides about the history of the park and some general ideas for inspiration, each table was asked to spent about half an hour coming up with ideas about what they would like to see done in this capital project cycle, and each table would then vote on their top three improvements and additions that they would like to see done. After that, one person from each table presented their discussion and ideas to the whole auditorium of people. </span></span><br />
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<li><span class="s3" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Installing water fountains</span></li>
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<li> Updating playgrounds and adding outdoor fitness equipment for adults</li>
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<li> Adding benches</li>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;">NYC Parks & Rec wants to hear from as many Highbridge Park users as possible. With your help, we can make sure that everyone has a chance to contribute to this effort. Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about this online form.</span></div>
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The <b>Ice Age</b> came to Washington Heights in the very early part of the 20th century. There are three notable companies related to the newly developed refrigeration industry that came with the electrification of New York. They were both located right near Highbridge Park. While both produced ice, they were very different types of establishments.<br />
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The <b>Washington Heights Ice Corporation -- </b>168th Street and Jumel Place<br />
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As we have reported earlier, in a post about <a href="http://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.com/2016/10/another-life-in-bottle-dorman-l-ormsby.html">Dorman L Ormsby</a>, the grandson of the founder of the Dorman L. Ormsby Soda Co., Dorman L. Ormsby III sold the bottling company in 1905. Then, in 1907, Dorman L. Ormsby III shot and killed the new owner of the establishment, <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Frederick Wehmann</span>. </span><br />
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By 1917, at the very site of the former location of Ormsby's Mineral Water Company, a new building was under construction. The <b>Washington Heights Ice Corporation</b> was building a large facility to produce artificial ice. <br />
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Until the early 1900s almost all ice used in New York City, as well as all other colder climates around the world, was obtained from natural ice harvested in the wintertime from frozen fresh water sources (in the case of New York City this was the Hudson River and the lakes in the Catskill Mountain area). Ice harvested from these sources in the winter was then stored in special ice houses, some along the Hudson River, which were very well insulated and permitted the ice to be used throughout the rest of the next spring, summer and fall seasons. The <span style="background-color: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knickerbocker_Ice_Company">Knickerbocker Ice Company</a>, founded by </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">John J. Felter, John G. Perry, and Edward Felter in 1831, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">was one of these companies.</span></span> In years when there was not much natural ice harvested the cost of ice would skyrocket, and, in turn, this would cause food products that needed refrigeration for preservation to increase in price to the consumer. With the advent of electrical power distribution in New York City it was then possible to produce ice artificially with refrigeration equipment.<br />
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During World War I, (1917) in an attempt to make sure there was a plentiful supply of ice for refrigerated food products the State of New York through the Office of the Ice Comptroller, fixed the price of artificial ice at $4.40 a ton. During the summer of 1918, the amount of natural ice production was high due to the preceding cold winter, The <b>Washington Heights Ice Corporation</b>, desiring to sell ice and make a profit on their recent investment for the facility they built in 1917, took the Ice Comptroller to task and started selling ice at $3.00 a ton. In turn, the Ice Comptroller revoked the manufacturing license of the company. The <b>Washington Heights Ice Corporation</b> took the Ice Comptroller to court to force him to restore their license and thereby allow them to sell the ice at the lower price. <br />
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In 1919 the court ruled that the Ice Comptroller acted without authority and therefore voided and dismissed the summons against the firm. The Ice Comptroller, Benjamin Odell, who had since become the Governor of New York State subsequently signed a bill abolishing the Office of the Ice Comptroller.<br />
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Even with the price controls removed, both the artificial and natural ice production industries were to be short-lived. With the advent of electric-powered refrigerators, the need for ice in homes and businesses diminished tremendously. It is not known when the <b>Washington Heights Ice Corporation</b> ceased producing ice.<div><br /></div><div>The <b>Knickerbocker Ice House</b> - Corner of 184th St. and Amsterdam Ave.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is not clear when the Knickerbocker Ice House was built, but clearly, the "natural" lake ice industry which had developed during the 19th Century, north of New York City was the major source of ice for New York City up to the beginning of the first world war and the development of artificial ice companies such as the Washington Heights Ice Company along with the availability of electricity and economical refrigeration equipment. By 1924 the Knickerbocker Ice Company went defunct. However, the Ice House located on Amsterdam Ave and 184th St. stood abandoned until December 12, 1946, when a fire set it ablaze and a wall of the Ice House collapsed and caused the collapse of an immediately adjacent building, killing 38 people. This was one of the largest fire casualties in the history of the city up to that point.<br />
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The <b>Palais de Glace</b> (<b>Ice Palace</b>) -- 500 W. 181st Street.<br />
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We are not sure of the exact date the 181st Street Ice Palace rink opened, but it was in the 1910s (the earliest reference I could find was for 1916) and it was a big success. It was located at the southwest corner of 181st Street and Amsterdam Ave. (this location was subsequently occupied by a gas station and a White Castle diner, then in the 1970s the White Castle was demolished and the Shell Gasoline station expanded to the entire block from 180th to 181st St. facing Amsterdam Ave.). The rink was modeled after the famous Palais de Glace on the<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Champs-Élysées</span></span> in Paris and the Palais de Glace in Buenos Aires Argentina. Not only did the rink have electrical refrigeration equipment to make the ice, but it also had a special vehicle constructed to "scrape" the ice smooth.<br />
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Columbia University used the ice rink for their hockey team practice and games, and the American Olympic team also used the rink in preparation for the first winter sports at the 1920 Summer Olympics and for the first Winter Olympics Games of 1924 <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">in <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;">Chamonix in the French Alps</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">last modified 1/18/23</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2013, 2014, 2015</div>Dr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-82726048062625820532016-11-15T05:48:00.000-05:002016-11-22T17:32:22.331-05:00ALBERT KRUMENAKER, Beer Bottler, 512 & 514 W. 166th St., N.Y.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have found yet another bottle from an establishment within one block of Highbridge Park and close to the other two bottles we have already reported on here (<a href="http://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-life-found-in-bottle-adolph-j-linser.html">Adolf Linser, Pharmacy</a> & <a href="http://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.com/2016/10/another-life-in-bottle-dorman-l-ormsby.html">Dorman Ormsby, Brewer</a>). All three bottles were from approximately the same time period from just about the end of the 19th century through the very beginning of the 20th century -- well over one hundred years ago!</div>
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This bottle is a 9 1/4 inch high clear glass beer bottle. It is embossed on the front of the bottle - <b>ALBERT KRUMENAKER </b>(arched), <b>REGISTERED, KA</b> monogram. T<b>RADE MARK</b>, heart and vines motif, <b>512 & 514 W 166th ST., N.Y.</b> Embossed on reverse side of bottle above base rim ( heel) - <b>B & M S CO</b>. Embossed on bottom of bottle - <b>II</b>. </div>
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Albert Krumenaker was the son of Peter Krumenaker (b. Milhausen, Germany) and Magdalena "Helen" Herscher (b. Mulhouse, Alsace Lorraine, France [before the Franco Prussian War of 1871, thereafter part of Germany])</div>
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<b>1864</b> Albert Krumenaker birth (b. Dec. 1, 1864), Milhausen, Germany - d. Aug 6, 1927, New York). </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">The building in this picture behind the truck is that of the Krumenaker Bottling Co. 506-512 W. 166th St. The apartment above the bottling company was where the the Krumenaker's lived. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">The building to the left behind the bottling company is 2134 Amsterdam Ave. which was built in 1910.</span></td></tr>
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<b>1884 </b>Albert emigrates to the United States at the age of 20. Upon arriving in New York had no trade and did not speak English. </div>
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He was initially employed by the <b>Harlem Bottling Company</b> where he worked for four years.</div>
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<b>1888</b> Albert starts his own bottling company on 115th Street and Amsterdam Ave. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">He bottled beer for a</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> brewery called the Hell Gate Brewery, owned by George Ehret. After a fire in 1880 at Ehret's brewery in the Yorkville section of Manhattan, Ehret relied heavily upon other companies to do the bottling for his beer. Krumenaker was one of the bottlers he relied upon. </span> Initially, he was producing five half barrels per day. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There is a good biography of George Ehret and his successful brewing company in </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>History Of German Immigration In The United States: And Successful German-Americans And Their Descendants,</i></b></span></span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15.08px; text-align: center;"> </strong><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15.08px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">by George Von Skal, 1910, and also in a <b><i>New York Times</i></b> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/realestate/a-park-ave-mansion-built-with-beer.html">article</a> from 2005.</span></span></div>
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<b>1890</b> Albert married Katherine, "Kattie"(nee Bergen) (b. Jan. 1864, Germany - d. Jul. 1904, New York). Albert, Jr. (b. Sept. 1890, New York - d. Jan. 1949, New Hampshire) born later in the year. By this time, Albert was processing 75 half barrels a day, had three wagons, and three employees.<br />
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<b>1900 US Census. </b>Krumenaker Bottlers, 512 W. 166th St. NY, NY Beer Bottling Establishment, Albert with wife Kattie and two children: Albert and Peter.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">"Mr. Moss -- Officer Joseph O'Brien was tried before Commissioner Hess. The specification upon which the officer was tried was as follows: "Said patrolman Joseph O'Brien was absent from the post and was in the beer bottling establishment of </span><b style="font-family: times;">Albert Krumenaker </b><span style="font-family: "times";">at 512 and 514 West 166th St. at 10 pm, November 30, 1898, during his tour of patrol duty; and while in said place did assault said Albert Krumenaker with his club, striking him on the head, and causing a severe scalp wound." Captain William F. Kirchner testified that being called on by Mrs. Krumenaker and being told that her husband had been assaulted by an officer, he went to the place of business of the gentleman and found Mr. Krumenaker sitting in the office entirely covered with blood and asked him how it happened. He said: "Officer O'Brien came into his place and got some beer and when requested to leave the place so he could retire he got into an altercation and assaulted him with his club." The officer admitted that he went in there; left his place and went in there. Mrs. Krumenaker testified that she was in bed and she heard her husband screaming for help. She jumped out of bed and ran down stairs and found her husband lying on the floor and the officer over him. "He was not striking him; he had him down. I screamed for help and Mr Gudlich heard me and came in and helped me pull him out." Mr. Gunlich corroborated that. That, sir, was assault in the first or second degree; certainly a felony. He was found guilty and fined thirty days' pay."</span><br />
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An interesting and provocative article in <b><i>Harper's Weekly</i></b>, on Feb 3, 1906, "<b><i>The Krumenaker Papers</i></b> ." indicates that Albert, Sr. was a widower and actively courting Emma Huber as early as August 27, 1905. Albert got cold feet about the engagement and Emma sued him for $25,000 for a broken heart after he called off the marriage.</div>
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Albert, Sr. lives at 504 W. 166th St. NY NY Albert, Sr. Did Albert, Sr. buy the building east of the bottling operation? Or, maybe he expanded the operations and converted his old living quarters to commercial space? Additional investigation seems to support the theory that there is no address of "504 W. 166th St." This must have been a census taker error of some sort. The building to the east of the Krumenaker operations is 2134 Amsterdam Ave.</div>
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Albert, Jr. (age 25) lives at 2224<span style="background-color: white;"> Audubon Ave </span>with Mabel, his wife.</div>
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<b>1917 Draft Registration, </b>June 5, Albert, Jr., bottling manager for Albert Krumenaker.</div>
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Albert, Jr. vital statistics: Age 27, Height 6', Eyes blue, Build Stout, Hair Brown, Not bald.</div>
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<b>1925 NYS Census </b>shows Albert, Sr. living with wife, Emma (b. 1878) on 165th St. and Albert, Jr., and Mabel and Albert, III (b. 1923, New York) all living at 512 W. 166th St. This is the last date found for the Krumenaker's at the 166th St. address.</div>
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Peter (b. 1894) is now married to Esther (b. 1898) and living in Queens.</div>
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<b>1927</b> Albert, Sr. (b. 1864) dies.</div>
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<b>1930 US Census</b> shows Mabel, married head of household (husband, not recorded), and her son, Albert G. Krumenaker, Jr. (b. 1923, New York), age 7, living on Brattleboro Rd., Hinsdale, Cheshire, NH. Mabel is living with her mother, Freeda Rubeor, who was born in Sweden (this conflicts with the <b>1920 US Census </b>which stated her parents were from English speaking Canada). </div>
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<b>1940 US Census</b> shows Albert, Jr. (head of household) age 49, living with son, Albert, III., age 17, and Mabel Quigley, as housekeeper (age 49) in Hinsdale, NH. Albert, Jr. is shown as a bottling plant supervisor. </div>
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<b>1942 </b>Albert, Jr., age 52 registers for the draft for a second time for WWII.</div>
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<b>1951</b> April 25, Albert III marries Kathleen V. Smith.</div>
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<b>1952 </b>March 22, Albert III and Kathleen have a child Karen Krumenaker.</div>
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<b>1953</b> November 30, Albert III and Kathleen have a second child Albert G. Krumenaker (IV).</div>
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<strong style="color: #384044; font-size: 15px;">WHEN: Monday, November 28, 2016 </strong><strong style="color: #384044; font-size: 15px;">6:30 p.m.</strong><span style="color: #384044; font-size: 15px;">–</span><strong style="color: #384044; font-size: 15px;">8:30 p.m.</strong></h2>
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