Belden Point

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Location of Belden Point in New York City

Belden Point is the southernmost section of City Island, located in the New York City borough of The Bronx.^[1]

Belden Point is named for William Belden, a developer who opened an amusement park and resort in the area in 1887.^[2] In the early part of the 20th century, the area was a favored recreation location for business tycoons including Vincent Astor, J.P. Morgan and William Randolph Hearst.^[2] Today, Belden Point is home to a number of popular seafood restaurants.^[3]

References

↑ McNamara, John (1993). History in Asphalt: The Origin of Bronx Street and Place Names. Bronx Historical Society. p. 26. ISBN 0-941980-16-2.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "City Island Wetlands". New York City Parks & Recreation. Archived from the original on 4 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
↑ Pucci, Carol (2002-12-22). "City Island: a touch of Nantucket in New York City". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-02-01.

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Allerton Baychester Bedford Park Belden Point Belmont (Arthur Avenue) Castle Hill City Island Clason Point Crotona Park East Co-op City Country Club East Bronx Eastchester East Tremont Edenwald Ferry Point Park Fordham Harding Park Highbridge Hunts Point The Hub Kingsbridge Kingsbridge Heights Locust Point Longwood Melrose Morrisania Morris Heights Morris Park Mott Haven North Bronx Norwood Olinville Parkchester Pelham Bay Pelham Gardens Pelham Parkway Port Morris Riverdale Schuylerville Silver Beach Soundview South Bronx Spuyten Duyvil Throggs Neck Tremont University Heights Van Cortlandt Village Van Nest Wakefield West Bronx West Farms Williamsbridge Woodlawn

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Coordinates: 40°50′13″N 73°47′03″W / 40.83694°N 73.78417°W / 40.83694; -73.78417

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