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Freedomland U.S.A - A History
The Elmwood Hall Danbury Senior Center presents 'Freedomland U.S.A: A History' on Tuesday, May 7th at 2:30pm.
Author Mike Virgintino will talk about Freedomland U.S.A., the 1960s American history theme park located in The Bronx. Known as the “Disneyland of the East,” Freedomland had significant connections to Disney, Hollywood, Broadway and the leading entertainers of the day. Unknown to the park creator/builder and the general public that adored Freedomland U.S.A., the landowner, local politicians, city planners and construction unions considered the park a “placeholder” until property variances permitted significant development on the marshland. The variances provided the green light for the construction of Co-op City. A shopping center was added about a decade later and an indoor mall was constructed on the remaining undeveloped land during 2012. Mike will explain the rise and demise of Freedomland with vintage film, plenty of photos and a memorabilia display.
This program is open to all Danbury Senior Center Members age 60+. Registration is required. This program and membership to The Danbury Senior Center is FREE.
For more information or to register, please call 203-797-4686 or visit www.danburyseniors.org
