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History in Asphalt: The Origin of Bronx Street and Place Names

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An absolutely fascinating collection, if you live or work in the Bronx, or love NYC lore, or are fascinated by place names, this is just a treasure.

This is an excellent rendition which contains
the history of Bronx streets and major thoroughfares.
For instance, Ampere Avenue is named after the
famous physicist Andre Ampere. Pelham Bay Park
is described as a collection of well known estates;
such as, Roosevelt, Edgar and Le Roy.

The book is well organized. The rendition would be
perfect for a student project in history or local
culture. The price is reasonable for the tremendous
value of the information and research contained therein.
Purchase this book for the student in your house.

There are many books that discuss Bronx history. There are few books that give you the no nonsense information you want. This is one of those few. While it is not the most attractive format, it gives you the history of every street name in the Bronx. An indispensable resource for the local historian. A bit pricey, but given the specialized data, well worth the price.