Officials To Announce Formation Of New York City Bridge Centennial Commission
Borden Avenue Bridge Celebration
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Jack Eichenbaum’s Public Walking Tours on “The Makeover of Long Island City”, featuring the Borden Ave. Bridge Centennial. 6 to 8 PM. Meet at "Vernon Mall" a small public area with benches, south of Dorian's Cafe on Vernon Blvd. (#7 to Vernon/Jackson, exit at Manhattan end) Finish at Queens Plaza. Call to make a reservation at: 718-961-8406 or jaconet@aol.com
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Richard Melnick, of the Greater Astoria Historical Society, will conduct a walking tour of the bridge and this little-known Long Island City area. 1 to 2:30 PM. The tour starts at Hunters Point Avenue/#7 Train Station, Street level east end of station. The Borden Avenue Bridge is a retractile bridge, sliding along a track allowing the bridge to move and ships to pass. Mr. Melnick will transform the steel, brick and mortar into a fascinating 90 minute adventure - please join free tour.
University Heights Bridge Celebration
Thursday, June 12th at 11 am
Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr and Manhattan Borough President Scott M Stringer will do a symbolic walk across the bridge with some surprise events in store, as well as a celebration on each side of the Bridge. This will signify the kick-off of Bronx week.
Pelham Bay Bridge
Details to follow for this fall, 2008 celebration.
Queensboro Bridge
Details to follow for this week long celebration commencing on Sunday, May 31, 2009.
The celebration will feature antique cars, movie festival, exhibitions, bike-boat-walking tours, bands, lectures, galas and more.
Manhattan Bridge
Details to follow for this week long celebration commencing in the fall, 2009
The Chinatown community will be involved, there will be lectures and something very special involving Miss Brooklyn and Miss Manhattan.
Madison Avenue Bridge
Details to follow for this celebration in 2010