Freedomland U.S.A.

Edgehill 2570 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY

Located in The Bronx, Freedomland U.S.A. was celebrated as the “Disneyland of the East.” While it survived only five seasons (1960-1964), to […]

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Who was Jonas Bronck?

Edgehill 2570 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY

We can all thank Jonas Bronck for providing the name for our favorite borough.  But who was he and why was he […]

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The Villa Rosa Bonheur and the Fight to Save It

Edgehill 2570 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY

In 2017, the beloved neighborhood landmark Villa Rosa Bonheur was bought by investors.  Two years later, because of “as-of-right” real estate laws, […]

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