Central Park Is A Lovely Place Now, But In The 1930s, It Was Anything But

When you think of Central Park, you probably imagine bright green lawns, tree-lined pathways, and amazing cultural events. It's a green oasis in a bustling urban center, and for many, it's a place to gather, relax, and do some very interesting people-watching. This is the Central Park that most of us imagine today. Flickr / nancy smith It's a bustling place where city-dwellers go to stroll, read, relax, and socialize. Flickr / Shinya Suzuki But that wasn't always the case. In the 1930s -- during the height of the Great Depression -- hundreds of people called the park home. And...