Grand Concourse (Brnx) (New York City, New York)
The Grand Concourse (originally known as the Grand Boulevard and Concourse) is a major thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. It was designed by Louis Aloys Risse, an Alsatian immigrant who had previously worked for the New York Central Railroad and was later appointed chief topographical engineer for the New York city government.
Construction began on the Grand Concourse in 1889 and it was opened to traffic in November 1909. Built during the height of the City Beautiful movement, it was modeled on the Champs-Élysées in Paris but was considerably larger, stretching four miles in length, measuring 180 feet across, and separated into three roadways by tree-lined dividers.
Construction began on the Grand Concourse in 1889 and it was opened to traffic in November 1909. Built during the height of the City Beautiful movement, it was modeled on the Champs-Élysées in Paris but was considerably larger, stretching four miles in length, measuring 180 feet across, and separated into three roadways by tree-lined dividers.
Grand Concourse (Brnx), related objects
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Concourse_(Bronx)
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Coordinates: 40°50'47"N 73°54'32"W
- Tremont 0.9 km
- Morrisania 1.6 km
- Bronx Park 3.9 km
- Soundview 4 km
- Mott Haven 4.3 km
- Hunts Point 4.6 km
- The Bronx 5.7 km
- Manhattan 9 km
- The Palisades 14 km
- Long Island Sound 71 km
- East End Avenue 8.7 km
- Lexington Avenue 9 km
- Fifth Avenue 9 km
- Spring Street 16 km
- Mott Street 16 km
- Sullivan Street 16 km
- Doyers Street Pedestrian Path 17 km
- 2nd Street 18 km
- Hoover Avenue 23 km
- Interstate 280 (New Jersey) 29 km