Andrew Haswell Green Memorial Bench Wallpaper Collections

Andrew Haswell Green memorial bench

Green Memorial Bench

Borough President Stringer speaks admiringly of Andrew H. Green

Mr. Pearson tells the crowd about his forebear, Andrew H. Green

Loyal NYC history enthusiasts gather at the Green Bench despite gray skies

Some hardy attendees even came in diapers!

The Queensboro Bridge

Dep. Borough Historian Sharon Wilkins & Asst. Borough Historian Marion Fox

The crowd gathers around the bench

Ms. Sheffer describes Green as planner before there was a formal planning profession

Prof. Kenneth Jackson plans a post-ceremony bike ride with his students

Borough Historian Miscione lists Green's credits: Central Park, the AMHN, the Met, the 5-borough city, etc.

Borough President Stringer describes the difficulties faced by modern city planners

Prof. Jackson describes Green as among NYC's greatest figures

Mr. Pearson

Borough President Scott Stringer is greeted by Borough Historian Michael Miscione

"Street scholar" Gil Tauber (in red) stands with Asst. Borough Historian Fox & Borough Historian Miscione

The crowd listens to Mr. Pearson (Image #2 of a 3-part panorama)

Commissioner Benepe agrees to say a few words

Metro APA President Ethel Sheffer takes center stage