Carl Rosenstein Papers, 1892–2009
Information, Description, and Finding Aid
Collection Information
Reference: MS-ROSENSTEIN
Dates: 1892–2009 (bulk 1998–1999)
Extent: 0.08 linear ft. across 1 archival box and 458.2 MB of digital material.
Finding Aid Information
Creator(s): Steven Payne, Ph.D., Librarian and Archivist
Date created/updated: April 16, 2021
Biography
In 1999, Carl Rosenstein produced an extensive photograph exhibit at Fordham University documenting Art deco-style buildings along the Grand Concourse in The Bronx. The exhibit was titled "Art Deco of the Grand Concourse." He was also involved in the landmarking of the lower portion of the Grand Concourse, together with borough president Fernando Ferrer.
Description/Scope and Content
This collection comprises digital and physical materials from Rosenstein's exhibit, as well as physical notes and clippings about the landmarking of the Grand Concourse and Art deco architecture.
Provenance
Materials in this collection were donated to the Society in April 2021 by Carl Rosenstein.
Preferred Citation
[Item name or description,] Carl Rosenstein papers, box _, folder _, The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
Points of Access
- Architecture -- Art Deco -- Grand Concourse
- Bronx neighborhoods -- Grand Concourse -- Melrose -- Morrisania -- Mott Haven -- South Bronx
- Individuals -- Ferrer, Fernando
- Landmarks -- Grand Concourse Historic District between East 166th Street and East 169th Street -- Grand Concourse Vision Project
Related Collections
- Brenda Beattie-Neuman papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Fernando Ferrer papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Virginia Gallagher papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Gelvin Stevenson papers on arson and housing abandonment. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
Container List
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
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1 |
1 |
Art deco conceptual drawings | n.d. |
|
1 |
2 |
"Art Deco of the Grand Concourse," Fordham coverage | 1999 |
|
1 |
3 |
"Art Deco of the Grand Concourse," promotional material | 1999 |
|
1 |
4 |
Bird's-Eye view of Grand Concourse map, copy | 1892 |
|
1 |
5 |
"Bronx Deco" (Bronx Times) | February 25, 1999 |
|
1 |
6 |
Clippings: Art deco | 1982–2009 |
|
1 |
7 |
Clippings: Historic district designation | 1998–1999 |
|
1 |
8 |
Corey, "Photos Set Stage for Concourse Historic District" (Norwood News) | June 11–24, 1998 |
|
1 |
9 |
Ferrer, Rosenstein introductory letter | 1998 |
|
1 |
10 |
Fishman and Ultan, "The Grand Concourse" | 1999 |
|
1 |
11 |
Friedman, "Bronx Deco" | 1999 |
|
1 |
12 |
Friedman, "Deco-rating The Bronx" | 1999 |
|
1 |
13 |
Grand Concourse Historic District, E. 166th–169th Streets map | n.d. |
|
1 |
14 |
Grand Concourse Vision Project | 1999 |
|
1 |
15 |
Rosenstein, "Art Deco: The Bronx Golden Age" | 2000 |
|
1 |
16 |
Digital material, including exhibit, on flash drive | 1999 |