City Hall Park is a public park surrounding New York City Hall in the Civic Center of Manhattan. It was the town commons of the nascent city of New York. David Provoost came to New Netherland as early as 1638, probably with Governor Kieft. He held several positions and was appointed in 1652 as one of the nine men, elected by the people, to govern New Amster…
City Hall Park is a public park surrounding New York City Hall in the Civic Center of Manhattan. It was the town commons of the nascent city of New York. David Provoost came to New Netherland as early as 1638, probably with Governor Kieft. He held several positions and was appointed in 1652 as one of the nine men, elected by the people, to govern New Amsterdam He owned 35 acres around where City Hall Park is now situated.
Nearest city: New York City, New York, United States
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