When one of the greatest cities in the world boasts one of the greatest public parks in the world, it attracts some of the best people in the world. Through vintage film footage, photos and recollections NEW YORK THE WAY IT WAS: CENTRAL PARK brings back maypole dances, the Goldman Band's reign at the Naumberg bandshell, Winter Carnivals and countless festivals, concerts and events as well as interviews with actor James Earl Jones, singer Maureen McGovern, journalist Paul Goldberger and New York City Parks Commissioner Henry Stern.
Since its inauguration in the 1850's, Central Park has hosted the defining moments of each generation and has become perhaps the most personal public place for New Yorkers and tourists alike. There isn't a square inch of the park without a story. CENTRAL PARK also highlights memorable past events great and small, from performances at the Delacorte Theater to people-watching at Bethesda Fountain.
Spend some time in New York's "backyard" and see how the work of original designers Olmsted and Vaux has stood the test of time, transforming to meet the needs of countless visitors while remaining true to the original spirit of the park as an oasis of nature, an escape from the din and demands of urban life. Experience CENTRAL PARK from the Carousel to the Conservatory Garden, with some surprising discoveries along the way.
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