Episode 3 of 3
Street Access Permission
- When
- 1833-01-28
- Where
- New York City
Ruggles received permission in January 1833 to open Fourth Avenue to vehicular traffic, altering access to the park.
As part of his plan, Ruggles received permission from the Board of Aldermen on January 28, 1833, to open Fourth Avenue to vehicular traffic. The state legislature also created Lexington Avenue and Irving Place, which feed into the park's development at its top and bottom.
Sources
- Gramercy Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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