Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City
A tour through the history of NYC
Dawson Playground
This park honors Henry B. Dawson (1821-1889), who lived in this section of Hunts Point in the Bronx after emigrating from England with his parents at the age of 13.
A very small jointly operated playground at Rogers Pl. at Dawson St. in the Bronx
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Founded May 1, 1950 — 72 years ago
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