Robert Moses appears in the following:
New York Aquarium Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies
Sunday, October 24, 1954
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 ...
WNYC 30th Anniversary Special: Robert Moses and Robert Wagner
Monday, June 28, 1954
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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 ...
Long Island University Commencement Exercises
Monday, June 14, 1954
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 ...
New York Coliseum Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Sunday, April 25, 1954
New York Building Congress Public Improvement Outlook
Friday, April 02, 1954
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 ...
Baruch Houses, NYC Dedication
Wednesday, August 19, 1953
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 ...
Guggenheim Memorial Concert
Monday, June 22, 1953
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 ...
New York's First Public Parking Lot Groundbreaking
Wednesday, June 03, 1953
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. ...
Robert Moses: The Rebuilding of New York
Thursday, March 19, 1953
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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, ...
Elizabeth Vining, Bennett Cerf, and Robert Moses
Thursday, November 27, 1952
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WNYC announcer introduces the program to the radio audience.
Irita Van Doren introduces Vining, who talks about her book, "Windows for a Crown Prince," about working with the ...
NYU Bellevue Medical Center Cornerstone Dedication
Monday, November 10, 1952
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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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Baruch Houses, Dedication Ceremony
Thursday, September 04, 1952
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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 ...
Dedication and Opening of Battery Park
Wednesday, July 16, 1952
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 in Honor of Lady Churchill
Wednesday, March 26, 1952
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 ...
Hearings on the Purchase of Rockaway Beach Branch of the Long Island Rail Road
Thursday, September 13, 1951
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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 ...
Dedication of St. George Ferry Terminal
Monday, June 11, 1951
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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
WNYC archives id: 69546
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Unveiling of Statue of San Martin
Friday, May 25, 1951
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 ...
Dedication of Battery Park Underpass
Thursday, May 10, 1951
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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, ...
St. Mary's Recreation Center Dedication Ceremonies
Friday, March 30, 1951
Long-range civil defense construction
Monday, March 19, 1951
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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. ...