History of Bronx, New York, USA

1859
BRONX, a village of Winchester co., in the state of New York, 137 m. SW of Albany, near a river of the same name, which rises in Winchester co, and after a course of 25 m, enters East river opposite Flushing-bay.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859

1874 - January 1 - New York City annexes the Bronx

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1895 - Bronxville
Bronx'ville, a post-village of Westchester co, N.Y. in Eastchester township, on the New York & Harlem Railroad, 153 miles N.N.E. of New York. It has a church, and a manufactory of carriage-axles. Pop, about 150.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1907 - ELECTRIC TRAIN WRECK. Twenty Killed and Over Fifty Injured in New York City.
New York. - Sixteen passengers were killed outright, four others had died of their injuries in the wreck of the White Plains & Brewster express on the Harlem division of the New York Central & Hudson River railroad near Woodlawn road in the Bronx borough of Greater New York Saturday night.

A sheet of electric flame that signaled the disaster enveloped the rear car and for a moment threatened to roast the victims pinioned in the debris. The flames did not, however, spread, and the horror of a holocaust was averted. As the cars fell they smashed the third rail, breaking the current and ending danger from this source. In the crash, however, there was death for many, while practically everyone in the four coaches received injuries of some sort. Many were ground to pieces and for hours identification was almost hopeless. As the cars went over, many of the passengers were thrown into or through the windows and cur or maimed.

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1907 - GIRL STOPS RUNAWAY. Clings to Bridle and Prevents Horse Trampling Children.
Special to The Washington Post.

NEW YORK, Feb. 28. - Miss Adelaide Downing, daughter of a contractor living at 460 Barnes avenue, the Bronx, was walking down the Boston Hill road at 179th street at dusk to-night, when she saw a runaway horse with an empty sleigh careening behind dashing over the brow of a hill. Below her fifty boys and girls were coasting, unconscious of any danger.

Realizing that if the runaway were not stopped before he reached the youthful merrymakers he would trample the coasters under foot, the young woman leaped from the sidewalk into the road and awaited the animal. When the horse come up to her Miss Downing jumped and caught the bridle rein. Exerting her strength to the utmost the courageous girl dragged the animal to the unoccupied side of the road and it dashed past the children without touching one.
The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.
March 1, 1907

1908 - TOSSED BY A BULL DEER.
While hundreds of spectators looked on, helpless to interfere, Ajax, an Asiatic bull deer in the Bronx park zoo, New York, becoming suddenly enraged, crept up behind Keeper William C. Reardon while he was mowing the deer enclosure Saturday and tossed him a dozen feet in the air. As Reardon dropped to the ground Ajax attacked him with his antlers. Reardon was unconscious and he was hurried to Fordham hospital, where it was said Saturday night that while his injuries were serious, he would recover.
The Springfield Republican
Springfield, Massachusetts
July 20, 1908

1909 - BOY KILLED IN A RUNAWAY. THROWN FROM A PONY AT CLASON'S POINT AMUSEMENT PARK.
MICHAEL KELLEY of 316 East 143rd Street took his seven-year-old son MICHAEL up to Clason's Point, an amusement park on the Sound, yesterday afternoon. The boy begged to be allowed to ride the mustangs about the inclosure as other children were doing. The boy mounted a docile-looking pony, which started off at a gentle trot, but increased the speed after going a short distance. Young MICHAEL lost his head. He dropped the reins, and the horse started on a gallop. Suddenly the mustang stopped and the boy fell to the ground. MICHAEL'S foot caught in the stirrup and he was dragged about twenty feet before the attendants could catch the runaway.

Little MICHAEL was unconscious when picked up, and Policeman O'Brien of the Westchester Police Station called an ambulance from Fordham Hospital. Dr. Pace found that the lad had a fractured skull. He died a few hours later in the hospital.

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1910 - Leaps From Blazing Hotel. Roomer Trapped by the Flames Goes Out a Third Floor Window - Unhurt.
Finding his escape cut off by flames JOHN MUGLER, an expressman, jumped from a window on the third floor of the Elton Hotel, at 769 Elton Avenue, the Bronx, last night to the sidewalk, a distance of thirty feet, and escaped unhurt. Then he ran to a box on the corner and turned in an alarm.

The Elton Hotel is a three-story brick building owned and occupied by TONY WEITLAIER. Mugler and two other roomers lived on the top floor, where there were two unoccupied rooms. In one of these fire of unknown origin started about 9 o'clock last night. MUGLER, the only roomer at the house, smelled smoke and ran into the hall, finding it a mass of flames and smoke. He ran back into his room and leaped out of the window.

When the firemen arrived the fire had burst through the roof and had spread over the whole top floor. The blaze was put out with about $500 damage.
The New York Times
New York, New York
April 25, 1910

1916
Bronx, the most northerly borough of the city of New York, bounded by the Harlem, Hudson, and East rivers and by Westchester co. It lies in part along the Bronx River.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1919 - FIRE DRILL PROVES VALUE. 2,500 Pupils Leave Burning School In Minute and Half.
The efficiency of school fire drills brought 2,500 children safely out of Public School 2, 169th Street and Third Avenue, the Bronx, yesterday, when fire started shortly before 3 o'clock in the teacher's retiring room on the third floor of the building.

The fire was discovered by Nicholas Lawlor, a teacher in carpentry, when smoke poured into his classroom. It was extinguished within ten minutes by the fire department. The cause is unknown, and the damage was slight.

Lawlor, who had a class of forty pupils in session, pulled an automatic fire alarm box in the hall, and then notified Miss Helene Levine, the Acting Principal, who rang the school alarm. A minute and a half later, 2,500 children were in the street.
The New York Times
New York, New York
May 1, 1919

1922 - May 5 - Construction begins on Yankee Stadium (Bronx)

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May 5, 1922

1923 - April 18 – Yankee Stadium opens its doors as the home park of the New York Yankees baseball team in The Bronx.

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April 18, 1923

1924 - December 17 - 1st US diesel electric locomotive enters service, Bronx, NY

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1939 - April 29 - Whitestone Bridge connecting Bronx & Queens opens

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1939 - June 21 – New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig's retirement after doctors reveal he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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June 21, 1939

Here's a mix of places to visit and things to do in the Bronx:
Explore the Bronx Zoo:
The Bronx Zoo is one of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world, and it's a must-visit. With over 6,000 animals from around the globe, it's a fantastic experience for both kids and adults. They also have special events and exhibits, so be sure to check the schedule.

Wander Through the New York Botanical Garden:
Adjacent to the Bronx Zoo is the New York Botanical Garden, a breathtaking oasis of plants and flowers. Explore the diverse landscapes, themed gardens, and don't miss the seasonal events, like the Orchid Show.

Take a Stroll in Van Cortlandt Park:
This massive park offers various activities, from hiking trails to sports fields. It's a great place for a leisurely walk, a picnic, or even some birdwatching. The Van Cortlandt House Museum, located in the park, provides a glimpse into the area's colonial history.

Discover the Bronx Museum of the Arts:
For art enthusiasts, the Bronx Museum of the Arts showcases contemporary and 20th-century art,... Read MORE...