Discover how Central Park was created in the 1850s to rival Europe’s great parks, its recent restoration, and its many highlights in this engaging talk by traveler and retired educator Sheila Taub.
In the early 1850’s, wealthy New York merchants and landowners admired the public grounds of London and Paris. They argued that New York needed a comparable facility to establish its international reputation. Find out how Central Park was created and recently restored to the beautiful place it is today. Explore the many destinations that comprise the park.
A retired high school business teacher from Manhattan and Queens, Sheila Taub is an avid traveler who shares insights and stories from both far-flung and local destinations. Known for engaging presentations featuring stunning photography, she has spoken at libraries, community centers, and served as a guest destination lecturer on cruise ships for many years.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust. This program will not be recorded.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
