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Here we see members of the Klages family relaxing on their property in 1914 when this photo was taken. This was near Castle Hill Point. According to some reliable sources, Home Depot sits in this exact spot today. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society

On June 29, 1935, Governor Herbert H. Lehman steps up to the microphones for the dedication of the Hillside Houses. This apartment house complex was desired by many who liked and wanted flower gardens thoughout the compounds of its apartments. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society

In 1935, the opening of The Bronx Terminal Market near Yankee Stadium brought together NYC Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (cutting the ribbon), Bronx Borough President James J. Lyons and Markets Commissioner William Fellowes Morgan, Jr. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society

Here are two symbols of The Bronx. Borough President James J. Lyons and Gertrude Berg, who played Molly Goldberg on her famous radio show The Goldbergs. They gathered here in the Bronx Borough President's office in the 1940s to boost the Greater New York Fund. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society.

Bronx Borough President James J. Lyons boosts the Red Cross in 1944. as part of the war effort. The float stood outside the Bronx County Building on Grand Concourse and 161st Street. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society

St. Ann's Episcopal Church on St. Ann's Avenue near 140th Street was often the scene of patriotic ceremonies as seen in this photo from 1955. It is here where Lewis Morris, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Gouverneur Morris, a Framer of the Constitution of the United States are buried. Here we see local veteran groups as well as local Boy and Sea Scouts in uniform during a ceremony. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society

This photo taken at Pape Chevrolet Auto Dealer in 1960 which was on Tremont Avenue west of Westchester Square. Notice all the salesmen gathered outside to inspect a brand new 1960 Chevy that just arrived. The showroom window lets the public know of all the other models of Chevrolets that are available to all the increasing number of Bronxites who want to own a car. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society.

Here's a photo taken back in 1960 of your webmaster Mike Marquez as a young one year old lad. At the time of my birth, my parents lived on a one-bedroom apartment on Burke Avenue in The Bronx, where we lived until I was five years old. We then moved to a Manhattan's lower eastside two-bedroom apartment anticipating the birth of my sister Mari, in 1964. In 1965, we again relocated to The Bronx where we were raised. I couldn't wait to grow up and create this web site! - According to my family, this photo was taken in a photo studio near Allerton Avenue in The Bronx.

At the Concourse Plaza Hotel, Francis Cardinal Spellman (left) and New York City Mayor Robert Wagner (center) greet Bronx Borough President Joseph F. Periconi during a reception in 1964 celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Bronx County. The special Golden Jubilee banner can be seen above the heads. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society

Here's Herman Badillo on the right. He was the first Puerto Rican elected President of the borough of The Bronx in 1965. He is being greeted here by Congressman Jacob Gilbert. - Photo courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society.