Andrew Haswell Green.
New York City civic leader and local politician (1820–1903)
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About Andrew Haswell Green
Andrew Haswell Green was an American lawyer, city planner, and civic leader who was influential in the development of New York City. Green was responsible for Central Park, the New York Public Library, the Bronx Zoo, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He also participated in or led significant projects, such as Riverside Drive, Morningside Park, Fort Washington Park, and protecting the Hudson River Palisades from destruction. Green is considered "the Father of Greater New York" for his last project to consolidate the city with neighboring towns, chairing the 1897 committee that drew up the plan of amalgamation.
Everything about Andrew Haswell Green →- Occupation
- politician, lawyer, urban planner
- Position held
- New York City Comptroller
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 6, 1820
- Died
- November 13, 1903