Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898
A wide-ranging history of the land beneath your feet
Bailey Playground
Nathaniel Platt Bailey (1809-1891), the namesake of both this playground and bounding Bailey Avenue, was a 19th century Bronx landowner. Bailey's property covered a part of what is now called West Fordham, extending from Fordham Road to Kingsbridge Road and from Bailey Avenue to University Avenue.
A large playground at Bailey Av bet. W 234 St and W 237 St in the Bronx
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Founded December 12, 1950 — 72 years ago
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