Getting laid at Black Rock! [4] Fairyland Park, in the Harding Park area of Clason Point, contained dance halls, roller coasters, picnic groves and baseball games, as well as a 300-by-50-foot (91 by 15m) saltwater outdoor swimming pool known as "The Inkwell. I have fond memories of Harding Park as I hung out there with my friend Helena Kanski, we use to play ball at the old firehouse. There were ferryboat and steamer excursions from "The Point" to downtown Manhattan as well as local service across the East River to College Point, Queens. square dance night was i believe on Wednesday, as i could hear the music from our house. and also William Ellery of Rhode Island, signer of the Declaration of Independence. We took a group photo on the Big Rock in the Back. It was like a world unto itself ! The freak accident killed eight and injured more than two dozen, as riders were tossed from the wheels baskets and crushed. I truly enjoyed the memories. I remember some of their names. My name is Alan and my comments are below on April 1st. July fourth barbecues and watching the fireworks. The name sounds familiar. Speaking of unfinished plans, further inland at Story Avenue, the Bronx River Parkway abruptly ends. Public transportation consists of two bus routes and there are only a few schools in the neighborhood. My brother richard died in 2006 from pancreatic cancer. So we dug some holes in the empty field there as part of my university research program and found some old oyster shells. Clason Point once boasted an amusement pier said to rival Coney Island, according to an area historian, Arthur Seifert, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 70 years. Great history. Geri, I remember the Beach Movie, Larrys Toy Store and am still friends with his nephew, and the Safeway store.and more! after work at pool my job was to get him at supper time says Grandma. On 25 July 1646 he received a grant in New Amsterdam which became known as Cornells Neck. I use to love going to Harding Park man to see my family, my cousin DJ Mikey and Jomar n Alex crazy ass. I cant believe how much harding park has changed and the prices of the homes. playing in the ruins of Kanes Park, doing the Classon Pt Crawl at the mouth of the large sewer on Soundview He owned 2000 acres. I had a friend around 20 years ago, Arthur Seifert who grew up in Clason Point and was an historian. This place is situated in New York County, New York, United States, its geographical coordinates are 40 48' 20" North, 73 57' 0" West and its original name (with diacritics) is Clason Point. Im not sure if/ where Peter Griffin Cornell fits in. By 1949, the area was no longer an amusement district, though the Shorehaven Beach Club was born. Along with rising liability costs, Shorehavens expenses forced it to close. It was historically the site of an amusement park, which operated in the first half of the 20th century. Learn how your comment data is processed. Ultimately you will stumble upon Harding Park, a small working-class enclave lined with bungalows. Hi everyone, Today I did. I loved living there and when I go to NYC I go over there and just look at the streets where I rode my bike my friends houses, but can anyone My father was born and raised in Clason Point, being born in one of the bungalows within Glenz Estates, which was located at the intersection of Soundview and Gildersleeve (just behind the old Paleys Supermarket). Britisher Thomas Pell arrived at a treaty in 1654 with several Siwanoy sachems, including Wampage, that the Dutch authorities didnt recognize. Monroe Houses; twelve buildings, either 8, 14, or 15 stories tall. Along the way, the triangular intersections are designated as Greenstreets parks, with more than a dozen on the route. i did not know the name harding park although ive bicycled through this area countless times en route to city island and/or orchard from midtown east. Its a tiny place, but still standing. The name sounds familiar. He also showed me a photo of a big shark he and he friends caught from a boat off of Clason Point in the Sound!! Recently added listings in Clason Point 1807 Lacombe Avenue, Bronx, NY $550,000 USD 4 Beds 2 Baths 518 Underhill Avenue, Bronx, NY $590,000 USD 4 Beds 2 Baths Patterson Ave & Saint Lawrence Ave Harding Park, Bronx NY 10473 $799,000 USD 5 Beds 5 Baths 442 Underhill Ave, Bronx, NY $1,280,000 USD 9 Beds 6 Baths 440 Underhill Avenue, Bronx, NY We owned our houses, bug not the land they were onIn the late 1950s, Shorehaven bought the land and told us to moveWe fought but lostMiss my old neighborhood, I lived in a houseboat on Pugsleys creek. Situated on the rocky shores of the wild Lake Superior, Whitefish Point has long been considered the Graveyard of the Great Lakes. Peragines (I see Thelmas post above), Grazianos & many others. The Bruckner Expressway which now bisects the area along the center was once known as Ludlow Avenue. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.8% (31,026) of the population.[17]. We lived at 506 Harding Park. I was about to send a link to Elizabeth, George, then saw your name. Today, Clason Point is a quiet residential neighborhood in the southeastern Bronx that is home to about 25,000 residents. Following the demise of the ferry, the tip of Clason Point reverted to parkland and was given its present landscape in the early 1990s. They evoked pride and care. Today it runs in five segments that are kept separate by Soundview Park, Harding Park properties, and the Shorehaven development. Kevin Walsh was here in 2006, telling the story of Harding Park in detail. "[9] The Ferris wheel in the amusement park was blown over in a 1922 windstorm, killing at least seven. parents stayed on for 35 years.I road the trolley from Gildersleeve straight up Soundview to Westchester Ave.My mother shopped at Paleys and our property was adjacent to Glens Estate.I remember the night baseball games iin thefield where my cousin was picked up by the Boston Red Socks.The homes on stilts at the tip of the Point; Hope all is well with you and yours. Ahhhh very scarey. My friend Susan still lives there as well as my brother Jimmy. [3] NYCHA property in the area is patrolled by PSA 8 at 2794 Randall Avenue in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. [4] clowning around off the high boards in the center of the pool.If any one is old enough to remember the ferry towers at the end of Soundview I used to climb the inside up to the top I remember cisterns deep into the ground to collect irregation water. Church; my dad and Grandfather were Lieutenants At Welcome2TheBronx | 13 Facts & Tidbits About The Bronx That Makes Us Awesome, Lets Go Hiking (and Biking)! The New York Times profiled the area in November 2004. Its been many years. I was young, 67 years ago. In 1949, Mal Deitch and Joseph Goodstein transformed the defunct Clason Point Bathing and Amusement Park, into a private resort with a swimming pool, cabanas, playground, and a stage. Best Wishes to Harding Park and all. The place has changed, and not for the better. The following is syndicated with permission from Forgotten NY. born in 1953 lived at716 Harding Park it was a fascinating place to spend your childhood, Hey Tommy- long time- we went to Holy Cross together.. glad to see you online. [18]:6 The percentage of Clason Point and Parkchester students excelling in math rose from 23% in 2000 to 44% in 2011, and reading achievement increased from 27% to 30% during the same time period. Following the demise of the ferry, the tip of Clason Point reverted to parkland and was given its present landscape in the early 1990s. The park has a tragic history with 6 deaths and 22 injured on June 11, 1922, when a storm blew down an operating ferris wheel. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The houses were different now . [4][6] Development on most of the remaining vacant parcels in the area continued through the 2000s. [18]:13 In Clason Point and Parkchester, 32% of residents are obese, 16% are diabetic, and 34% have high blood pressurecompared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. The FILL as we use to call it faced toward NYC and a sanitation site. I went to PS69 for kindergarten 72-73 school year I think and I had Ms Kulusky. Relative of Ezra Cornell founder of Cornell Univ. GOOD TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OF YOU WHO ENJOYED We also loved the live entertainment like Jackie Mason and Joan Rivers. Dead-end streets disappear into the tangle of vegetation at Harding Park. Remember about the fire that happened in the Its seaside location and terrific views as shown here made it a logical locale for seaside resorts, dancehalls and amusement parks, of which plenty were constructed in the early 20th Century with an accompanying ferry from College Point, Queens. elites from the Concourse. Gildersleeve Ave, a stones throw from the 69. We more than likely knew each other, [] onto the adjoining Pugsley Creek Park, with its vast swampland. Starting in the 1990s, the construction of modern 2 and 3 unit row-houses and apartment buildings have increased the percentage of owners versus renters. Thelma Peragine Green . I stay in touch with Ronnie B . This web site brought back nice memories of a happy times in my childhood the neighborhood had so many children. Following the demise of the ferry, the tip of Clason Point reverted to . I am researchering my Cornell family and enjoyed the site. Clason Point Military Academy. I went to PS 69. Frank. The NYC skyline can be seen dramatically from Harding Park. If anyone wishes to share memories with me, On the above 1940 photo from the Municipal Archives, the ferry gantries stood unused in place for a few more years. The first time I saw the magnificent clover shaped pool I jumped right in. [18]:12, Eighty-three percent of residents eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which is less than the city's average of 87%. At the southern tip of Soundview Avenue in the Bronx isthe newest NYCFerry dock, providing a one-seat ride from this corner of the borough to Wall Street. A ferry docks at the Soundview Ferry dock at Clason Point. Hi Muriel, Developers Mal Deitch and Joseph Goodstein transformed the defunct Clason Point Bathing and Amusement Park, into an upscale private resort with a swimming pool, cabanas, playground, and a performance space that hosted live entertainment. Untapped New York unearths New York Citys secrets and hidden gems. was not to smart. Were retired now down in Florida. In Clason Point and Parkchester, there were 106 preterm births per 1,000 live births (compared to 87 per 1,000 citywide), and 26.4 births to teenage mothers per 1,000 live births (compared to 19.3 per 1,000 citywide). Both my parents (Joseph Bell & Muriel Beck)were born and raised in Clason Point. The residents of Clason Point chipped in for that monument.My Grandparents owned 338 Underhill over 50 years. My previous examples of exploring tips of land in the city include Throg(g)s Neck, Breezy Point, and Kingsborough Community College. I moved to California in 1976 but I have to admit I miss New York very much. Bob. [3] The 43rd Precinct ranked 36th safest out of 69 patrol areas for per-capita crime in 2010. Its seaside location and views attracted seaside resorts, dancehalls and amusement parks in the early 20th century, served by a ferry from College Point, Queens. I love reading accountings of this area as it was so important to my family at that time and that was passed down through the generations. Ferries between Clason Point and College Point in Queens ensured a steady stream of visitors, and the destination point for daylong excursions soon grew into a seasonal resort. You are right. As mentioned, Harding Park developed organically without regard to the borough-wide street grid. A Clason Point renter can reserve one of these spaces for personal use on a long term basis. His will, dated 5 December 1651, left all his real estate to his wife Rebecca. The neighborhood contains one of the highest concentrations of NYCHA projects in the Bronx. Our view from our kitchen window was the east river and the Empire state building. [18]:8, The 43rd Precinct has a lower crime rate than in the 1990s, with crimes across all categories having decreased by 63.1% between 1990 and 2022. There are also 5 and 6 story, pre-war, apartment buildings primarily concentrated along the IRT Pelham Line El on Westchester Avenue and multi-unit row-houses located throughout the neighborhood. Every spring, proceeds from the Kips Bay Decorator Show House benefit this center, which has the areas only ice rink. 40-01 Little Neck Parkway 24A Little Neck, NY 11363. Hotels. Thank you for the article. One of the great unfinished waterfront roads here is Bronx River Road, which was intended to run continuously from East Tremont Avenue along the east bank of Bronx River down to the tip of Clason Point. This disagreement was rendered moot in 1664 when the British fleet appeared in the harbor and the Dutch capitulated. I didnt see the old school. Tom, I grew up at 1621 Gildersleeve @ Harding Park. At some point, we should do a Forgotten-NY cheapskates cruise aboard this ferry. contact me at [email protected]. This was the first. Looks left was the Long Island Sound. our address at the time was 423. the beach was a joy and fairly close to the house. The nearest retail strip is almost a mile away. from Westchester Village to Whitestone and from Clason Point to College Point. I remember Louie Garza. I grew up Soundview Ave&Beach Ave neighborhood 1966-74.Wondering if any of my ol friends from back then still Between 1906 and 1939, a ferry operated between Clason Point and College Point. 5 Best Public Art Installations In NYC March 2023, The Missing 1930s RKO Roxy Theater at Rockefeller Center, How a Dancer and Singer Helped Save Radio City from Demolition, Explore Powerful Contemporary Art at NYCs Heller Museum. Hagstrom often tried to keep their maps up to date by depicting planned highways and paper streets as reality, because in most cases when Robert Moses proposed something, it became reality. I remember my dear friends the Simmons Pola with 3 girls my great friendS and a boy, my brothers great friend. Church we went to. 123 Hide US histogram Bronx, New York Neighborhood Map Area: 0.203 square miles Population: 222 I was born and raised 338 Underhill Ave> We moved inthe mid 70s . The regions first residents of course were the Siwanoy Indians, who spoke Algonquin. Lol Yes great memories. [18]:16 In addition, 25% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%. The park has a tragic history with 6 deaths and 22 injured on June 11, 1922, when a storm blew down an operating ferris wheel. A hypothetical resident of the planet Pluto, observing the bright dot in what must be a perpetually pitch black Plutonian sky, would have no idea, unless his race had mastered astronomy, that the especially bright dot was in fact the sun around which his planet orbited; similarly, if you were kidnapped, blindfolded and stuffed in a car trunk and dumped in Harding Park, would you have any idea that these distant towers were in the same town as the one where you stand? [4] The infrastructure of the area has not been updated in many years. Very excited. email [email protected] if you ever see this message. Some shipwrecks have been documented by National Park Service archeologists, but most remain hidden under sand, or offshore. Mrs Crocitto made another in front of her home 454 Barrett. this was around 1957 or 58. at that time for a kid, it was paradise in the Bronx. The Y.M.C.A. Get instant access to loads of relevant information about Clason Point, Bronx, NY apartments for sale, including property descriptions, virtual tours, maps and photos. She only bothered me once when she came with a big knife and asked me where the boy that hit her was. On Tuesday, August 3rd, and Thursday, August 5th, 2021, NYCHA was joined by 65 residents of Sack Wern / Clason Point Gardens to have a conversation about the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) and how NYCHA selects partners to make comprehensive improvements and manage your buildings. All my friends went to Shorehaven for many wonderful summers there enjoying life in the great neighborhood. Serine and peaceful times jumping between the rocks and looking over the water. That was the only time I had a doggy TORO. See Clason Point photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Clason . Reading the comments of old Point residents and seeing photos of Shorehaven brings tears to my eyes.I The Wreck of the Steamer Barge Osceola. I lived at 15 Soundview Ave until Shorehaven purchased the property, George was you sister Elizeibeth I went to PS 69 with her in the 5 & 6th grades. Harding park for life in my heart. The precinct reported 6 murders, 48 rapes, 747 robberies, 806 felony assaults, 302 burglaries, 1,039 grand larcenies, and 561 grand larcenies auto in 2022. I an my friends had a wonderful visit there 5 years ago and we toured the old neighborhood. Its World War One monument was dedicated in 1928 on the decade anniversary since the end of the war. The good times swimming in the River at the end of Soundview. From that point, we participated in every sporting event like paddleball, shuffleboard, and softball tournaments (run by Mr Wilson). We found oyster shells at the bottom of the hole. The development I live in here in AZ is like a year round Shore Haven minus the waterfront & the ethnic overtones. Thanks! The resort area started to decline during the 1930s, with the onset of the Great Depression and the construction of the IRT Pelham Line. In the 1920s Thomas Higgs, who owned of about 100 acres of beachfront property, began leasing tents to visitors. The location was 23rd avenue roughly 84th to 86th street (estimated). Most buildings in this section have the same requirements as buildings in Co-op City. Clason Point wasnt always the unfamiliar enclave that it is, in large part, today. Hi Bill, Abuelo ( Victor Irizarry) and Dad ( Jose Irizarry) . Your Dad and Mom were always good to me. I enjoyed this trip down memory lane. The last boat to College Point terminated during World War II. I would of enjoyed to have my mom go but its not wheelchair accessible boooo. By SERGEY KADINSKY My mother had a large group of women friends who played Canasta. I lived at 209 near the water. The Somerset is also protected under international law, and is the sovereign property of the United Kingdom. The neighborhood's northern and eastern borders have a heavy concentration of commercial establishments. Anne cinquegrana.. i just this morning saw your reply . I think you may be thinking of me as living near the water. Like a Catskills resort or a Miami Beach hotel, Shore Haven had a unique cultural feel of secular Jewish life that included stand-up comedians, singers, mah-jongg, and cocktails. The swampy wet marsh is built on now. Bartow-Pell Mansion / Image Courtesy of Bartow-Pell []. Grocery. Ill pass by again sometime and bring pictures of what the house I lived in looked like to the beautiful people I met yesterday. Though Robert Moses attempted to tear down what he called the Soundview Slums (Moses didnt like anything that wasnt a Corbusian-esque housing project or an expressway; his Utopia would have been a city composed of residential skyscrapers connected by superhighways), Harding Park survived, but became City property in 1979. I lived in Academy Gardens from birth (1943) until we moved to California in 1955. I lived on Pugsley Ave. from 1957 to 1970, and my mother was born there. You have 4 brothers: George,Buddy,Walter and Robert. Finally, the new church opened at the end of the 60s or early 70s. On the plaque are quotations from Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Wilson. Between 1949 and 1986, this property was the Shore Haven Beach Club, a member-only resort for working-class Bronxites. The amusement park closed in 1935. Having previously chronicled other prominent points of land in the city, I followed Soundview Avenue to its tip. I live on Underhill ave and really loved the Harding Park Clason Point. My brother went to PS 69. Searchers have found a long-lost Great Lakes ship that came to a tragic end. I was born in the Bronx Obrien Ave..1944..Moved to 227 Pugsley Ave at the dead end concrete wall still there. Turning right from Soundview Avenue,one enters Harding Park, a cluster of bungalows built organically in the 1920s by Thomas Higgs and named afterthen-President Warren G. Harding. Best wishes and good health, Also..Funland.the batting rangethe driving range both on Bruckner Blvd. Beyond the bushes there is a lagoon in Harding Park separated from the East River by a rocky breakwater. on nearby Castle Hill Avenue has indoor and outdoor pools, the Harding Park Homeowners Association is building a new community center and the Point Yacht Club still flies its burgee from the tip of Clason Point. I remember your mom and you. The amusement park closed in 1935. Soundview Avenue is the primary thoroughfare through Clason Point. Clason Point, Bronx NY. What such awesome memories. Leifs That Are Green [SpliceToday] the street because I was young ,but we moved around 1977 . I lived in Harding Park as a kid with my family. The domed structure to the right is a salt storage dome. Of course many wonderful Saturday afternoons were spent in the Beach Theater A lot of people died and a lot of people were injured, and they were in the thick of it, and they survived, Durante says. What a great read. The site of a large Native American settlement, comprising more than seventy dwellings, Clason Point was then known to natives as "Snakapins", or "Land By The Two Waters".[5][6]. The area north of Bruckner Expressway/Interstate 278 is in 10472, while the area south of Bruckner Expressway/I-278 is in 10473. In this deed, the land is described as a cetaine Parcell of Land, contained within a neck, commonly called and knowne by ye name of Cornells Neck, lying and being upon the Maine, toward the Sound or East River, being bounded to the West by a certain Rivolett which runs to the Black Rock and so into Bronckse Creeke or Kill. Having previously chronicled other prominent points of land in the city, I followed Soundview Avenue to its tip. Hi Bill, I also lived in the Academy Gardens from birth, (1942). According to the EDC, the route was expected to carry 410,000 riders during the first . [16] The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 2% (1,067) White, 37% (19,876) African American, 0.3% (161) Native American, 1.3% (709) Asian, 0% (22) Pacific Islander, 0.4% (239) from other races, and 1.1% (586) from two or more races. room. I definitely want to take the ferry from east 34th street to Clason Point. 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