John Mullaly
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John Mullaly known as Father of the Bronx park system, was a newspaper reporter and editor who was instrumental in forming the New York Park Association
. Mullaly Park
in The Bronx
is named after him. He was born in Belfast, Ireland
. After coming to the United States, he worked for the New York Herald
, the New York Tribune
, and the New York Evening Post. He was the editor of the Metropolitan Record, published by the Catholic Church in New York City
.
He held public office, including serving as the New York Commissioner of Health, and serving on the board of tax assessors.
In 1887, he published a book with the impressive title, New Parks beyond the Harlem with Thirty Illustrations and Map; Descriptions of Scenery; Nearly 4000 Acres of Free Playground for the People; Abundant space for a Parade Ground, a Rifle Range, Base Ball, Lacrosse, Polo, Tennis and all athletic games; picnic and excursion parties and nine mile of waterfront for bathing fishing, yachting and rowing. Scanned images and full text of this book are available on-line.
New York Park Association
The New York Park Association was formed in 1881 or 1882 by John Mullaly and other citizens. The group was concerned about urban growth...
. Mullaly Park
Mullaly Park
Mullaly Park lies between Jerome Avenue and River Avenue in the South Bronx. East 164th Street separates it from the new Yankee Stadium on the south. The park is named after John Mullaly, who is known as the father of the Bronx parks system....
in The Bronx
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
is named after him. He was born in Belfast, Ireland
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
. After coming to the United States, he worked for the New York Herald
New York Herald
The New York Herald was a large distribution newspaper based in New York City that existed between May 6, 1835, and 1924.-History:The first issue of the paper was published by James Gordon Bennett, Sr., on May 6, 1835. By 1845 it was the most popular and profitable daily newspaper in the UnitedStates...
, the New York Tribune
New York Tribune
The New York Tribune was an American newspaper, first established by Horace Greeley in 1841, which was long considered one of the leading newspapers in the United States...
, and the New York Evening Post. He was the editor of the Metropolitan Record, published by the Catholic Church in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
He held public office, including serving as the New York Commissioner of Health, and serving on the board of tax assessors.
In 1887, he published a book with the impressive title, New Parks beyond the Harlem with Thirty Illustrations and Map; Descriptions of Scenery; Nearly 4000 Acres of Free Playground for the People; Abundant space for a Parade Ground, a Rifle Range, Base Ball, Lacrosse, Polo, Tennis and all athletic games; picnic and excursion parties and nine mile of waterfront for bathing fishing, yachting and rowing. Scanned images and full text of this book are available on-line.