Farming in the Bronx
3 historical photos taken here in 1928, oldest first.

Photo 1 of 3 at Farming in the Bronx
(1) Farming in the Bronx: Vegetable gardens on the N.E. corner of Astor and Radcliff Avenues. In the background is Public School No. 89, on Mace Avenue. August 2, 1928 P. L. Sperr (2) An Italian garden and goats at Newman and Seward Avenues. July 30, 1928 P. L. Sperr (3) A garden between White Plains Road and Furman Avenue; ear E. 239th Street. The houses are on both sides of the latter thoroughfare. May 24, 1928 P. L. Sperr
Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection
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