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Series III: Opposition to Development, 1984-2002

Scope and Contents note

The materials included in this series are organized into two subseries: community (Subseries 1) and city and state organizations (Subseries 2) opposed to the development of Chapel Farm. The types of materials included are correspondence, reports, newsletters, statements, agendas, statements of opposition, calendars, publications, conservation plans, and a map.

Subseries 1: Community Organizations

Scope and Contents note

The materials included in the subseries are from community organizations opposed to the real estate development of Chapel Farm. The types of materials included are correspondence, reports, newsletters, statements, and a map.

Fieldston Property Owners Association, 1984-2001, undated

Box: 2, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Fieldston Property Owners Association, 2001, 2003

Box: 2, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Fieldston Road Homeowners, 2000-2001, undated

Box: 2, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Riverdale Nature Preservancy, 1991-2002, undated

Box: 2, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Riverdale Nature Preservancy, Chapel Farm Task Force, 2001-2003

Box: 2, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Community Board No. 2, 1985-2001

Box: 2, Folder: 9 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Trust for Public Land, 2003

Box: 2, Folder: 10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Environmental organizations, 1995-2001

Box: 3, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Environmental organizations, 2001-2002, undated

Box: 3, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Riverdale Community Association, Wave Hill, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc., 2001

Box: 3, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries 2: New York City and New York State Organizations

Scope and Contents note

The materials included in the subseries are from state and city organizations, most of which were opposed to developing Chapel Farm into real estate. The materials include correspondence, agendas, statements of opposition, calendars, publications, lists, and conservation plans.

Bronx Borough President, 2001, 2003

Box: 3, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

New York City Planning Commission, 2001

Box: 3, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Parks Council, 1983-2002, Undated

Box: 3, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

New York City Council, 2001

Box: 3, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

New York State information, 2001-2002, Undated

Box: 3, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024