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THE BOROUGH OF THE BRONX 



Other sections which are steadily growing and undergoing 

 transformation are the districts known as Bedford Park and Wood- 

 lawn Heights. The latter occupies a unique location, for while 

 it is within the city limits and enjoying all the improvements of 

 municipal ownership, it is still closely allied with Yonkers, so that 

 in a measure it might almost be classed with the latter. Topo- 

 graphically the ground lies high and the outlook in every direction 



Forest Avenue, South from Home Street in 1883 



is extensive. To the east is the valley of the Bronx River, while 

 to the north the land slopes gradually upward. To the south is 

 Woodlawn Cemetery and to the west Van Cortlandt Park. The 

 excellent service furnished by the New York and Harlem division 

 of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad makes it easy 

 of access, and the trolley line running along McLean Avenue brings 

 Yonkers within a short riding distance. There is also a trolley 

 line on Webster Avenue parallel to the railroad tracks. This sec- 



