NYC Then/Now:
The history of the park begins in October 1913, when the park was called the William J. Garner Park. In December of that year, it was renamed to Astoria Park. At the beginning of the park’s history, the surrounding Astoria area was occupied by mostly Irish and Italian immigrants. After the boom of Greek immigrants in the 1960s, Astoria park became a cultural center for Greek and Italian people.
The new facility was equipped with two playgrounds, six tennis courts, an athletic field, three baseball diamonds, a wading pool, bandstand, comfort station and walks throughout. In 1926 community members gathered to dedicate the Astoria Park Memorial in tribute to the sons of Long Island City who died in World War I. Major improvements in Astoria Park were undertaken by Parks Commissioner Robert Moses and the Works Progress Administration during the summer of 1936. ...
Annual Halloween Tour
Sat Oct 19, 12:00 pm
Celebrate the spirits of Halloween as we share the stories and legend of this historic waterway. Join us for a tour of murder and mystery along the Long Island City waterfront.
Our walk will take place along the treacherous East River as tales are told of those lost long ago among the churning whirlpools and electric eels.
Hear about the eerie goings-on in the area, from the history of the Hell Gate, the sinking of the HMS Hussar and the General Slocum, and events in and around the East River and Old Astoria Village.
Start under the Hell Gate Bridge in Astoria Park (Shore Blvd.) and walk along the waterfront to Socrates Sculpture Park (where you may find some more ghosts and goblins!)
...
RAIN OR SHINE.
$20 ...
No comments:
Post a Comment