PUBLIC PROGRAMS – JOIN US TO EXPLORE BRONX HISTORY

Urban development in the United States during the Progressive Movement meant major infrastructural advancements and expansion for places like The Bronx. Considered to be a backyard for the booming Manhattan metropolis for many years, the northern borough had grown to be its very own force by the time the Great Depression ended and the prosperity under the New Deal began. However, the constant move towards progress in post-World War II New York did not always bring positive results. With federal mandates for the construction of new homes for returning soldiers and newcomers, more highway extensions, and the path to slum clearance for newer development, The Bronx would soon descend into an era of urban decay and divestment. BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez will present this topic.