#54 The Creation of Central Park
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
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Complications of Land Ownership and Designing Central Park
This chapter delves into the complex issue of land ownership in Central Park, where squatters were unfairly labeled to facilitate their removal. The chapter also highlights the design process of the park, including the criticism received by the chief engineer's design from Calvert Vaux.
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