Destination signs along the southbound parkway show Soundview Park as its terminus. The Somerset is also protected under international law, and is the sovereign property of the United Kingdom. A Bronx historian told News 12 the new Starlight Park at the time took away a lot of the attention from Clason Point with better amenities. I remember Getting laid at Black Rock! I am on Facebook too. Loretta is luving nearby me in north carolina. Life goes no. The U.S. military setting up summer camps near the Black Rock. Clason Point was a mixture of mansions, farmland and undeveloped fields and swampland. The meeting topics covered both the Request . Development in the 19th century soon attracted resort seekers and the area became known for its amusements and entertainment. Europeans began settling the region in the early 1600s, and the Cornell family built the first permanent European settlement in the spit of land first known as Snakipins by the Indians, then Cornells Neck and later Clason Point. Thank you for this history on Clason Point. Following the demise of the ferry, the tip of Clason Point reverted to parkland and was given its present landscape in the early 1990s. By 1900 the Higgs family maintained a beach and amusement area on the western end of Clason Point, and in the early 1920s Thomas Higgs, who owned about 100 acres of beachfront property, began leasing tents to visitors and the area formalized its own street layout and summer bungalow colony. Great history. If you remember those chairs Adirondack chairs in the off season I remember him painting every one bright red, blue, green and white.Life guards would put on shows of diving and The 2018 addition of the NYC Soundview ferry and the recent service expansion to Throgs Neck is ushering in new residents, drawn by the neighborhoods tranquility, affordability, and accessibility to Manhattan. from your article, I know much more information about the HARDING PARK and I am fairly willing to visit it one day! I lived at 311 from 1952 till I got married in 1970. She made her first communion at Holy Cross. Hope all is well and safe with you in these challenging times. 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; Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Castle Hill, Clason Point & Parkchester PUMA, NY grew from 185,690 to 185,767, a 0.0415% increase and its median household income grew from $41,815 to $46,797, a 11.9% increase. Here you can also take theNYCFerryat the cost of a subway ride down to the Upper East Side, 34thStreet, and Wall Street. The last boat to College Point terminated during World War II. The friends who I still remember, were John McKeever, Joey Macek, Johnny Kaiser, Raymond Francis and Chuck Huber. Clason Point was a mixture of mansions, farmland and undeveloped fields and swampland. This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 15:14. 40-01 Little Neck Parkway 24A Little Neck, NY 11363. I left in 1968 to raise a family of my own but went back on a regular basis until my parents sold the apartment house only one there, all the others were private homes. Just to give you an update. If anyone wishes to share memories with me, Your old Hagstrom map wont help you here as many of the streets on the grid were never completed, end midblock, and others appear partially completed. 69. I also went to Holy Cross school in the late 70s and early 80s. In 2018, this population of uninsured residents was estimated to be 16%, higher than the citywide rate of 14%. I stay in touch with Ronnie B . Hi everyone, Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. Soundview Avenue is the primary thoroughfare through Clason Point. The following is syndicated with permission from Forgotten NY. Truly The Old Neighborhood ! Gonzalez,Luis and Robert Baez, Hello to all of you who at one time lived in Clauson Pt. The ship struck on a reef after encountering heavy fog at 2 am on November 7, 1887. A variety of sunken, abandoned or damaged boats can be found along. @2019 - Forgotten New York. I enjoyed reading about Clason Point. All Right Reserved. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. I have great memories of Clason Point. Hi Jo Ann, My name is Frank Sclafani. A passing ship rescued the Cornells, and they persisted, returning to their adopted Bronx home the year after Wampages last raid. Chapter Three: The Clason Point Experiment vandal-resistant, and inevitably, uglier materials to replace them. Peragines (I see Thelmas post above), Grazianos & many others. I live on Underhill ave and really loved the Harding Park Clason Point. Having previously chronicled other prominent points of land in the city, I followed Soundview Avenue to its tip. By the middle 19th century Clason Point had many farmhouses, despite its poor drainage. I remember you guys very well. Undeveloped waterfront parcels wereacquired by the city for parkland but kept in a natural state. My brother went to PS 69. Harding Park now appears as if it will carry on in the future indefinitely with its city views, great fishing, and relative privacy. An odd pair as Lincoln emancipated the slaves while Wilson was a staunch segregationist. - If anyone of my locals knows the name of this ship and/or the story of how it came to rest here I'd love to hear it. Here you can also take the NYCFerry at the cost of a subway ride down to the Upper East Side, 34th Street, and Wall Street. around or someone knows them and how to get in touch. I recall the square dancing on Wednesday nights and social dancing on Saturday nights. I got to speak to a couple who live there now, so nice and speaking to a very nice lady that lives there now next door. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.8% (31,026) of the population.[17]. Wow Thank you so much for all your research. I enjoyed this trip down memory lane. My 2x great grandparents owned Kanes until it burned down. Your mon would On the other hand, the massive superblock interrupting White Plains Road at the time was the wetland source of Pugsleys Creek. He moved one block away after his dad had a home built at 1945 Gildersleeve Ave., in 1925. I remember you Raquel and your brother Alex was my brother Henrys friend. [11] White flight occurred in the area through the mid-20th century. I havent been to Soundview since high school, when my classmate Karen hosted friends at her home and there was Dominican music in the background. Thelma Peragine Green . We all learned to swim. My aunt and uncle lived in Harding Park from the early thirty until he died Around 1960. Even at its best, Jackson Heights was clearly in the city. APA Format. As an amusement park, Clason Point was linked to the city by a ferry, competing for patrons with theNorth Beach Amusement Parkacross the East River, andStarlight Park on the Bronx River. [18]:16 In addition, 25% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%. Shortly after we moved to the area in 1963, the old church was condemned and torn down. Undeveloped waterfront parcels were acquired by the city for parkland but kept in a natural state. , we were only 9,10, or 11. Learn how your comment data is processed. These include public housing, high-rise co-ops and rentals. Im related to Cornells and Griffins. I was about to send a link to Elizabeth, George, then saw your name. Thanks and let us enjoy our memories. This is where the Bronx River widens into the East River. Eventually they moved in year round. Six crew members were recovered safely following the accident . I lived on Bolton Ave from 1953 to 1972 mom still lives there. The amusement park rides and novelties was then known as "The Coney Island of the Bronx. Also..Funland.the batting rangethe driving range both on Bruckner Blvd. This web site brought back nice memories of a happy times in my childhood the neighborhood had so many children. Geri, I remember the Beach Movie, Larrys Toy Store and am still friends with his nephew, and the Safeway store.and more! Forgotten NY correspondent. ..we would fling them like frisbies. His proposal was defeated by local residents. I grew up from 1960 1976 on Pugsley just off of Cornell Ave. 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. Holy Cross Parish wasnt established yet so the Franciscan Friars would hold services at the casino. Jedediah Cornell Sr. 1825-1905 married Annastasia S. Griffin 1836-1913 When I moved here in 33, there were still farms, he said. the Volunteer Fire Dept on Gildersleeve. Ill pass by again sometime and bring pictures of what the house I lived in looked like to the beautiful people I met yesterday. 107. To make a donation, please use the button below. I am researchering my Cornell family and enjoyed the site. This disagreement was rendered moot in 1664 when the British fleet appeared in the harbor and the Dutch capitulated. Whats ironic about the Bronx River Ave. White Plains Rd. The domed structure to the right is a salt storage dome. Your Dad and Mom were always good to me. On the plaque are quotations from Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Wilson. Leifs That Are Green [SpliceToday] We did not have cell phones to txt we use to shout out at each other from the street. Coastal pollution, declining attendance, the Great Depression, and construction from the Whitestone Bridge ultimately shuttered the park for good. 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. Click on the Bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules. [18]:11 Clason Point and Parkchester has a relatively average population of residents who are uninsured. Another unusual map of what Clason Point could have been is the 1941 Barkan Street Directory map that shows the grid in its entirety mashed with the natural courses of Bronx River, Pugsleys Creek and Westchester Creek. There a sunken ship off the Bronx on the East River I always wanted to visit. [7] Development in the 19th century soon attracted resort seekers, and the area became known for its amusements and entertainment. Remembering Jackie Robinson [SpliceToday]. I remember Louie Garza. 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 Today I did. It was then known as Clason's Point Road. Hi Bill, I also lived in the Academy Gardens from birth, (1942). 1780 Watson Avenue, one 6-story building. Its been many years. Most of its clientele were working class and middle class Jews who resided in surrounding neighborhoods. On the plaque are quotations from Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Wilson. NIGHT BINGO.And taking them down all for 50 cents a week big $ then..me and Eugene Mc Carthy, His dad was in Charge of Bingo set up. On 15 April 1667 this land was confirmed by patent of Colonel Nicholls to his grandson, William Willett. [30][8][31] The park now serves as a ferry landing[32] and kayaking facility. Not far from your NYCs Christmas Streets [SpliceToday] We found oyster shells at the bottom of the hole. July fourth barbecues and watching the fireworks. Just a little specification is in order: the small abutment of the Bronx defined by the Bronx River (and Soundview Park which stretches alongside it) Pugsleys Creek* and the East River is known as Clason (pronounced Clawson) Point, named for an 18th Century merchant named Isaac Clason who purchased what was previously known as Cornells Neck in 1793; the land stayed in the family until the family sold it in 1855. You'll also find details of Clason Point parking vendors listed. From 1883-1927, it was the site of the Clason Point Military Academy. Osceola - Courtesy Maritime History of the Great Lakes. I remember you Henry, and your brother Richard and sister Loretta. Our next door neighbors were the Valenza family with 3 boys (Johnny, Frank and Joey). Whenever I see them I call them Louie Garza flowers. There were ferryboat and steamer excursions from Clason Point to downtown Manhattan and a local service to College Point, Queens. GOOD TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OF YOU WHO ENJOYED This road runs north for 7.2 miles to the city line at Wakefield. She enjoyed seeing her old stomping grounds (she lived on 1411 Harding Park in Clason Point in the 30s-40s). Ahhhh very scarey. We were poor and were not Kevin Walsh was here in 2006, telling the story of Harding Park in detail, acquired by the city for parkland but kept in a natural state, the above 1940 photo from the Municipal Archives, The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano. Joe, Greetings, I grew up in the Academy Gardens between Randall Avenue and Lacombe Avenue. I remember the creek going to Lacombe Ave. You are right. Finally, the new church opened at the end of the 60s or early 70s. I remember fishing right by my Grandfather bungolaw in Harding Park right by water . I definitely want to take the ferry from east 34th street to Clason Point. Great read! NYCs Christmas Streets [SpliceToday] Thanks for your great share! Like Silver Beach and Edgewater Park, it seems independent from the rest of the Bronx, since its street pattern is different and its cut off by water from the rest of the borough. [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. An English settler, Thomas Cornell, began farming here from 1643, for which the area became known as Cornell's 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 received the sacraments in the school. Hi Muriel, [21] In 2018, an estimated 26% of Clason Point and Parkchester residents lived in poverty, compared to 25% in all of the Bronx and 20% in all of New York City. Crime has also seen a significant decline as a result of a number of factors including enhanced policing techniques and changing economic demographics. New Yorks Theme Streets [SpliceToday] I hope to be here to see what it will look like in 20 years. Discover the citys most unique and surprising places and events for the curious mind. 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. I an my friends had a wonderful visit there 5 years ago and we toured the old neighborhood. The former amusement park, purchased in 1947, became the site for the Shorehaven Beach Club two years later. Had a lot of friends from around the neighborhood , stick ball base ball, cards nickel dime stuff. I and my friend read about the Siwanoy Indians and they were supposed to have their village near Soundviiew and Lacombe Avenues. I lived on Bolton until 1971. *Nothing to do with the heir to the Addams Family fortune played by Ken Weatherwax; this was a Talman Pugsley, who owned land here in the late 1700s. Again a great read! They evoked pride and care. Along with rising liability costs, Shorehavens expenses forced it to close. It had many different nationalities Irish Jewish. From 1883 to 1927, it was the site of the Clason Point Military Academy.[4][7]. Of course many wonderful Saturday afternoons were spent in the Beach Theater Please help contribute to anew Forgotten NY website, Check out theForgottenBook,take a look at thegift shop, and as always, commentas you see fit., Copyright 2015 The Voux, All rights Reserved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bob. Anne cinquegrana.. i just this morning saw your reply . Sack Wern Houses; seven buildings, each 6 stories tall. At some point, we should do a Forgotten-NY cheapskates cruise aboard this ferry. 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