Robert Moses

At the cornerstone laying ceremonies for the New York Aquarium at Coney Island, city officials and scientists praise the long awaited project, in planning since the closure of the Aquarium at Castle Garden in Battery Park.

Robert Moses, Commissioner of Parks, is the first to speak. He ...

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Two speeches presented as part of WNYC's 30th anniversary coverage.

First is a speech (originally recorded 1954-06-28) by Robert Moses, Park Commissioner and Construction Coordinator, in front of ...

Robert Moses speaks at the commencement for Long Island University. He speaks in depth of the role of architecture in education, arguing for more traditional design.

An unnamed speaker introduces Robert Moses, praising the timelessness of his work done in New York. He is the modern day ...

Remember the New York Coliseum? - It's no longer there.

Robert Moses spells out his plan for coming year (1954-55) in this meeting of the New York City Building Congress in the Grand Ballroom of the Astor Hotel. The subject is the public improvement outlook.

The speaker reads a letter to Robert Moses from Howard S. Cullman, before ...

This recording marks opening of the Simon Baruch Houses (now the Bernard Baruch Houses) in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Bernard Baruch is also honored with a bust and a playground dedication.

Speakers include emcee and Baruch family friend, Herbert Swope; Commissioner Robert Moses; New York ...

Robert Moses, Vincent R. Impellitteri and Captain Harry F. Guggenheim speak on the occasion of the 2000th performance of The Goldman Band, sponsored by the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation.

The Mayor presents two scrolls, one to Captain Harry F. Guggenheim and one to Dr. Edwin Franko ...

Groundbreaking ceremony for a parking lot in Flushing Queens, NY.
The speakers include Queens Borough President James A. Lundy, Chairman of the New York City Housing Authority Philip J. Crews, "Commissioner of Everything," Robert Moses, Traffic Commissioner T. T. Wiley, and Department of Public Works Commissioner Frederick H. Zurmuhlen. ...

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Address by Robert Moses, Commissioner of Parks. He is speaking to members of Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Discusses improvements needed in the city, ...

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Irita Van Doren introduces Vining, who talks about her book, "Windows for a Crown Prince," about working with the ...

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Dedication of the NYU Medical Science building at 1st Ave and 31st St. Winthrop Rockefeller presides. Also the 5th anniversary of Medical Center operation.
Berg Institute thanked.

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Dedication of the Baruch Houses, named for Bernard Baruch and in honor of Dr. Simon Baruch. This Lower East Side housing development was the result of the United States Housing Act ...

On the occasion of the dedication and opening of Battery Park, Robert Moses introduces Robert F. Wagner, Edward F. Cavanaugh Jr. and Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri to speak.

Each speaker comments on the historical significance of the site to early settlers and, more recently, to immigrants processed ...

Ceremonies honoring Lady Randolph (Jeanette "Jennie") Churchill (née Jerome), Winston Churchill's mother.

Lady Churchill was born in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn in 1854 and is honored by a plaque at her childhood home.
Speakers include James A. Kelly, official historian of Brooklyn, Commissioner Robert Moses, Council General ...

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Debates over the purchase of the Rockaway Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. Contains fiery arguments and charges. See NYT article "Quill fails to bar offer to LIRR; City aides ...

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Speeches celebrating the new ferry terminal. Focus on transportation in and around Staten Island.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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Speakers: Robert Moses; Vincent Impellitteri,.

A WNYC announcer introduces the program, the unveiling of the statue of the liberator of Argentina, Peru, and Chile, Jose de San Martin at the base of Central Park at 59th st and the newly christened Avenue of the Americans. Attendees include Mayor ...

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Celebration of the linking of the Westside Highway with FDR Drive through this underpass through South Ferry.

Past Borough Presidents in attendance are named: Isaacs, Hugo Rogers, Levy, ...

Celebration and ceremony for the opening of St. Mary's Recreation Center in the Bronx. Bobby White sings the National Anthem.

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Commissioner Wallander welcomes Commissioner of the Department of Parks Robert Moses who outlines long range plans for the city's civil defense construction.

Moses discusses needs for capital improvements. ...