historic district

Location

Description

Riverdale is located in the northwest portion of the Bronx. The area of what is now the Riverdale Historic District was part of a 100-acre parcel purchased in 1852 from William Ackerman for suburban development1 by wealthy businessmen. The land was initially divided up into seven estates. Five of these original homes survive, variously altered in the 19th and 20th centuries, as does much of the landscaping and topography.2

• 1. Riverdale Historic District, Current Photographs.
• 2. The Historic Districts Council. Accessed 21 July 2009.

Sometimes listed as Flatiron District, Photo District, Midtown South.

Sometimes listed as Fraunces's Tavern, DeLancey House, The Queen's Head Tavern.

Location

Sometimes listed as Morrisania.

Sometimes listed as Committee for the Extension of Tribeca's Historic Districts.

Description

The Committee for the Washington Market Historic District was started with the purpose of protecting the integrity of the Tribeca neighborhood via the creation of a historic district.

Key Dates in Preservation Activity

1980 - Founded by Thom Bess and Marilyn Smith.
1983 - Achieves an extension of the Longwood Historic District along Macy Place.
1987 - Lobbies to name Kelly Street Park after William F. Rainey.
1995 - Disbanded due to the majority participants having grown too old or having passed away.