24 THE BOROUGH OF THE BRONX 



1918 840,000 



1919 890,000 



1920 950,000 



In compiling these figures, a thoro, study of the conditions 

 likely to be affected by the new rapid transit routes was carefully 

 considered. While it is generally conceded that railroads, more 

 than any other combination of forces, are responsible for the civil- 

 ization and growth of a country, experience has proved that its 

 success is not always assured unless it has the encouragement and 

 aid of an efficient and wide-awake administration. And in this 

 respect The Bronx has been most fortunate; for there can be no 

 question that the rapid development and present prosperity of 

 the Borough is the direct consequence of former Borough President 

 Haffen's able and efficient administration and wisely directed 

 efforts, as well as of the present Borough President, Cyrus C. 

 Miller's intelligent management of local affairs. 



The North Side Board of Trade and the Taxpayers' Alliance 

 of the Borough of The Bronx, the latter having thirty-seven local 

 associations affiliated with it, have both taken a lively interest in 

 the welfare of the Borough, and thru their united efforts many 

 public improvements have been pushed to a successful issue. 



The North Side Board of Trade was organized March 6, 1894. 

 At the time of its formation the population of The Bronx was 

 about 90,000, but its influence was soon manifested and it has 

 since been an important factor in the commercial development of 

 The Bronx. With the consolidation in the Greater City, its growth 

 has been steady and continuous, and today, it is one of the most 

 influential bodies in the upper section of Greater New York. Its 

 membership numbers more than five hundred men who represent 

 the very heart of the business life of the great North Side. The 

 Board has helped to obtain many public improvements for the 

 people of this Borough ; nothing escapes their vigilance where 

 the public welfare is concerned. On October 28, 1911, the corner- 

 stone of the new North Side Board of Trade building, situated 

 at Third and Lincoln Avenues and East One Hundred and Thirty- 

 seventh Street, was laid by the late Mayor Gaynor. This is the 

 most magnificent building in the Borough. The officers are: 



William W. Niles, President. 



Charles W. Bogart, Treasurer. 



Charles E. Reid, Secretary. 



