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1. untappedcities.com › 2013/12/03 › on-this-day-in-nycOn This Day in NYC History, December 3: Jonas Bronck Bought ...

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   4 days ago · On December 3rd 1641, Jonas Bronck, a Danish immigrant to New York City, bought about 500 acres of land above Manhattan. According to the Bronx Historical Society, the first settlement is in ...

2. untappedcities.com › 2013/10/16 › 8-architectural8 Architectural Gems along the Bronx's Grand Concourse ...

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   4 days ago · The murals depict scenes from Bronx history including the landing of Jonas Bronck, George Washington in the Bronx, and Van Cortlandt Park. Until 1988, the murals were hidden by offices. Until 1988 ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_BronxThe Bronx - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The American poet William Bronk was a descendant of Pieter Bronck, either Jonas Bronck's son or his younger brother, but most probably a nephew or cousin, as there was an age difference of 16 years. Much work on the Swedish claim has been undertaken by Brian G. Andersson, former Commissioner of New York City's Department of Records, who helped ...

4. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-do-you-callWhat do you call people from Brooklyn? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   4 days ago · The Bronx was named in honor of Jonas Bronck, a Swedish settler who acquired land in the area in the 17th century. The borough took its name from Bronck’s surname, becoming the Bronx when it was officially designated a county in 1914.

5. muckrack.com › jonas-bronckJonas Bronck’s Profile | The Bronx Daily Journalist | Muck Rack

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   4 days ago · South Bronx Culture Festival 2024: Born In El Barrio & Raised In The South Bronx. May 31, 2024 |. By Jonas Bronck. | The Bronx Daily. Join us in celebrating 90 years of service to the community. The event will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024, between the hours of 03:30 p.m. and 07:00 p.m.. About Casita Maria Center For Arts & EducationCasita ...

6. bronx.com › south-bronx-culture-festival-2024-bornSouth Bronx Culture Festival 2024: Born In El Barrio & Raised ...

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   4 days ago · Join us in celebrating 90 years of service to the community. Jonas Bronck is the pseudonym under which we publish and manage the content and operations of The Bronx Daily.™ | Bronx.com - the largest daily news publication in the borough of "the" Bronx with over 1.5 million annual readers.

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   Why was the Bronx named after Jonas Bronck?

   • The Bronx was named after Jonas Bronck ( c.1600–1643 ), a European settler whose precise origins are disputed. Documents indicate he was a Swedish-born immigrant from Komstad, Norra Ljunga parish, in Småland, Sweden, who arrived in New Netherland during the spring of 1639.

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   Did Bronck come from Sweden?

   • 24. Bronx County Bar Association: 59. 1977. It is widely accepted that Bronck came from Sweden, but claims have also been made by the Frisian Islands on the North Sea coast and by a small town in Germany. ^ Karl Ritter, "Swedish town celebrates link to the Bronx" Associated Press, August 21, 2014. which also refers to a claim by the Faeroe Islands.

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   How did the Bronx grow during the 20th century?

   • The history of the Bronx during the 20th century may be divided into four periods: a boom period during 1900–1929, with a population growth by a factor of six from 200,000 in 1900 to 1.3 million in 1930. The Great Depression and post World War II years saw a slowing of growth leading into an eventual decline.

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   Who called Rananchqua & Broncksland?

   • The Native Americans called the land Rananchqua, but the Dutch and English began to refer to it as Broncksland. ^ "Harding Park". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved March 15, 2008. ^ Ellis, Edward Robb (1966). The Epic of New York City. Old Town Books. p. 55. ISBN 0-7867-1436-0. ^ abHansen, Harry (1950).

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8. trellis.law › coverage › new-yorkFamily Case Search - Bronx County Supreme Courts | Trellis.Law

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   5 days ago · The Bronx County Supreme Court is one of twelve judicial districts in the state of New York and serves as the primary judicial authority for the Bronx County. This court, located on East 161st Street in the Bronx, handles a widespread assortment of cases that include criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.