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Environmentalism in the City
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Often thought of as a "concrete jungle," New York City also has a rich history of environmental activism--from the creation of green spaces to confronting climate change. In the decades following the first Earth Day in 1970 and the birth of the environmental movement, New Yorkers sought to make their city greener with recycling centers, community gardens, and bike lanes. Activist groups also called for improved environmental conditions and air quality that disproportionately affected people of color. Though the city is less polluted today, climate change has posed large challenges that have ignited a new generation of environmental activists. Explore key sites of eco-advocacy in the city from the 1960s to today.
Essential New York: Central Park South to Mid-Park
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“Freely for games and recreative sports”: New York and the small municipal park
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Central and Prospect Park parks dominate New York City park history. While that’s somewhat understandable, it’s about time smaller parks got some attention of their own.
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Central Park, The Pond
Ducks, geese and a swan on an unidentified lake (possibly Central Park, New York City), undated (ca. 1905-1910).
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Central Park, Boat Pond & Clark House
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\[The pond and Central Park South] View from Central Park facing south over the frozen pond towards the hotels of Central Park South.
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59th St. Hotels reflected in Park Lake II View of the hotels along Central Park South and their reflections in "the pond" in Central Park.
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\[Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street] View from Central Park over the pond towards 5th Avenue at 59th Street. Snow is on the ground, the pond is frozen and people are walking on the ice. The Sherry Netherland Hotel, Savoy-Plaza Hotel, Squibb Building and Plaza Hotel are all visible.
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59th St. Hotels reflected in Park Lake I View of the hotels along Central Park South and their reflections in the pond in Central Park.
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Pine trees and Fifth Avenue Buildings View from Central Park facing southeast through the pine trees to the hotels along 5th Ave. near 59th St. Left to right they are: the Hotel Pierre, the Sherry Netherland Hotel and the Savoy-Plaza Hotel.
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Fifth Avenue Buildings and Lake, Central Park View facing southeast from Central Park. The pond at the southeast corner of the park with rowboats and the Gapstow Bridge are visible in the foreground and the hotels along 5th Ave. and 59th St. are visible in the background. Left to right they are: the Hotel Pierre, the Sherry Netherland Hotel, the Savoy-Plaza Hotel and the Plaza Hotel.
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Central Park Tree and Fifth Avenue Buildings View facing southeast from Central Park. The pond and rowboats are visible in the foreground and the hotels along 5th Ave. and 59th St. are visible in the background. Left to right they are: the Hotel Pierre, the Sherry Netherland Hotel, the Savoy-Plaza Hotel and the Plaza Hotel.
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Central Park, The Pond “View of the hotels along Central Park South and their reflections in "the pond" in Central Park.” Samuel Gottscho, ca. 1930.
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\[Central Park and 5th Avenue at 60th Street] View from Central Park over the pond towards 5th Avenue at 59th Street. Snow is on the ground and the pond is partially frozen. The Hotel Pierre, Sherry Netherland Hotel, Savoy-Plaza Hotel, Squibb Building and Plaza Hotel are all visible.
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59th St. Hotels reflected in Park Lake III View of the hotels along Central Park South and their reflections in the pond in Central Park.
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Central Park looking north from terrace of St. Moritz Hotel. View overlooking Central Park. The Pond can be seen in the foreground. Buildings of the Upper West Side are on the left, the Upper East Side on the right.
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Fifth Avenue and Central Park from terrace of St. Moritz Hotel. View looking northeast over Central Park. The Pond (lower portion of photo) and The Arsenal (left of center) are visible, along with the buildings along 5th Avenue and behind.
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New York City views from Central Park. Park and 59th Street buildings. Skyline at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue from Central Park showing the pond, from the right the Plaza Hotel, the Squibb Building, The Savoy-Plaza Hotel and the Sherry-Netherland Hotel.
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New York City views from Central Park. Lake and 59th Street buildings. Across pond in park showing boaters, the Plaza Hotel, the Squibb Building, and the Savoy-Plaza Hotel
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Central Park Lake.; Creative Assignment
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. Central Park: A corner of the Pond in winter. Note the bridge in the background.. About 1936. Gift of Dr. Michael Wishengrad A.R.P.S.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond (1) Central Park: the Pond, with three wild ducks in the foreground. The view is southeast towards Fifth Avenue, and the buildings from right to left are: the Squibb Building, the Savoy-Plaza, the Sherry-Netherland, the Ritz Tower, the Metropolitan Club (separated from the Sherry-Netherland by two small buildings) and the Hotel Pierre. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, but not showing the ducks, the Squibb Building, nor the Savoy-Plaza. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, a closer view. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr.
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Swan Lake, Central Park Showing N.Y.A.C. and Hotels Netherlands, Savoy, and Plaza, NY Primary subject: Pond Secondary subject: Old Netherlands and Savoy in Distance
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. \[Metropolitan Club; Sherry-Netherland Hotel.] (1) Central Park: the Pond, showing two of the Park's swans and the famous swanboat. The tall building in the centre is the Hotel Fierre, with the small, white Metropolitan Club adjoining it. At the extreme right is a portion of the Sherry-Netherland. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) A similar view from the far side of the Pond. Note the absence of the Hotel Pierre in this scene. May 30, 1909. Walter L. Bogert. (3) A similar view in a westward direction, showing the twin towers of the San Remo in the background. August 4, 1937. . Sperr. 96 RrRODUCTIoNS.
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Swan Lake With Hotel Netherland and Savoy Hotel, New York.
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Swan Lake, Central Park, New York.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. (1) Central Park, the Pond: the pedestrian bridge, looking west. Because of the dense foliage, Central Park West cannot be seen. In the foreground is a mother duck with her brood. 1923\. L. Sperr. (2) The same, with Central Park West apartment houses in the background. Two wild ducks swim in the foreground; perhaps they are lineal descendants of the babies shown in No. 1. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same. One of the swans may be seen under the arch of the bridge. May 1S, 1933. P. L. Sperr.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. Central Park: Reflections in The Pond of New York's majestic hotel belt. About 1936. Gift of Dr. Michael Wishengrad F.R.P.S.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. (1) Central Park: A view of the pond in the southeastern corner (Fifth Ave., at 59th Street). May 16, 1909. Walter L. Bogert. (2) The same. May 16, 1909. Walter L. Bogert.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Lake. (1) Central Park: The Lake, a view southeast towards the hotels at the Plaza, Fifth Avenue and 59th Street. June 28, 1931. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, two years later; the camera points more towards west than in either (1) or (3). May 17, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same as the first view, four years later, but taken from closer to the southeastern shore, on a sunny afternoon. June 24, 1935. L. Sperr.
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Swan Bridge, Central Park, N.Y. City. Primary subject: Bow Bridge
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. Central Park: A set of 3 views, northward, showing a portion of the Pond with rowboats gathered therein. Buildings shown,line the east side of Fifth Ave.; the eastern confine of this garden spot. About 1930.
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The Pond, Central Park Primary subject: Netherlands Savoy Plaza Hotels Secondary subject: Pond
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Swan Lake, Central Park, New York Primary subject: Pond Secondary subject: Old Netherlands and Savoy in Distance
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. Central Park : the Pond, looking northwest towards the Central Park West apartments from the pedestrian bridge. May 21, 1933. P. L. Sperr.
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Swan Bridge, Central Park, N. Y. City.
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Swan Pond, Central Park, New York Primary subject: Bow Bridge
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In Central Park, New York Primary subject: Pond Secondary subject: Old Netherlands and Savoy in Distance
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Manhattan: Central Park. P.L. Sperr collection Rec'd November 13, 1945
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Manhattan: 5th Avenue - 59th Street Central Park: A set of 2 views of the Pond, located in the South East corner, as viewed in that direction to show above same buildings on Fifth Avenue at 59th Street. From left to right they are the Hotel Pierre, Ritz Tower, Sherry-Netherland, Savoy-Plaza, Squibbs Bldg. and the Plaza. April 23, 1938. Views 1 and 2 P. L. Sperr,
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Manhattan: Central Park - Miscellaneous \[Boat lake also known as the Pond]. Central Park: A photographer snaps the "wild Life" in the southeastern corner of the Park. The body of water in the background in the Boat Lake, also known as The Pond. Gift of Dr. Michael Wishengrad F.R.P.S.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. Central Park: The Pond in the S.E. corner of the Park. This view is from the small pedestrian bridge and is in a southeastward direction to show the famous hotels located on the confines of this garden area. Shown from left to right are, the Ritz Tower, the Sherry-Netherland, the Savoy-Plaza Hotels and the Squibb Building (white, with flag thereon). On the right is the famous Plaza Hotel. 1936\. W.P.A. Photo. Federal Writers Project. N9
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. Central Park: A corner of the Boat Lake (also known as the Pond) with several ducks that habituate this area. About 1936. Gift of Dr. Michael Wishengrad F.R.P.S.
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Lake. P.L. Sperr collection Rec'd January 13, 1945
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. (1) Central Park: the Pond, with a small cliff and Fifth Avenue apartment houses in the background. The view is northeast. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) The sawwe, snapped as a pair of swans headed towards the camera. May 15, 1933. . Sperr. P. I (3) The same, with the pedestrian bridge in the background. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr.
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Swan Lake, Central Park Showing N.Y.A.C. and Hotels Netherlands, Savoy and Plaza, N.Y.
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In Central Park, New York Primary subject: Pond Secondary subject: Old Netherlands and Savoy in Distance
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Manhattan: Central Park - The Pond. (1) Central Park: the Fond, showing the swanboat. The view is east, with Fifth Avenue apartment houses in the foreground. May 15, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same. May 15, 1933. L. Sperr. (3) The same, showing a traffic jam on the water. May 21, 1933. P. L. Sperr.
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Swan Bridge, Central Park, New York. Primary subject: Bow Bridge
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