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Herbert Von King Park

Historic Sign Proposal 2018

Design & Installation Proposal

Proposed to Wayne Devonish, Executive Director of Herbert Von King Park Conservancy

Project Location: East-South Park Entrance at Herbert Von King Park

Sign Content

In 1871, NYC Park Commissioner Stranahan funded and built "Tompkins Park.

1875

In 1875, the park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Carlvert Vaux

1887

Sign Content

1915

Sign Design

1973

Magnolia Tree & Earth Center

In 1985, the park was renamed to honor a long-time resident of Bedford Stuyvesant and a community activist Herbert Von King (1915-1985).

1985

In 2011, the park ampitheater was named in honor of community leader Almira Kennedy Coursey

2012

In 2012, the Von King Park Conservancy was founded