Bard, Albert Sprague, 1866-
Biographical notes:
Albert S. Bard (1866-1963) was an attorney and civic activist in New York City. A graduate of Amherst College and Harvard Law School, Bard came to New York City in 1893, where he engaged in the practice of corporation and general law until a few years before his death. From 1901-1935 (or 1938) he practiced with his partner, Leighton Calkins (1868-1955), under the firm name of Bard & Calkins at 25 Broad Street. Bard continued to practice law until 1960. Bard was an energetic participant in civic and urban affairs and a member of numerous civic and professional organizations, to which he contributed his legal expertise. As a preservationist, he opposed many of Robert Moses' plans for the development of New York City. He successfully organized opposition to the Brooklyn-Battery Bridge project and was instrumental in the preservation of Castle Clinton. Bard also retained life-long affiliations with his hometown of Norwich, Connecticut, and the schools he attended.
From the guide to the Albert S. Bard papers, 1893-1962, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Albert S. Bard (1866-1963) was an attorney and civic activist in New York City.
A graduate of Amherst College and Harvard Law School, Bard came to New York City in 1893, where he engaged in the practice of corporation and general law until a few years before his death. From 1901-1935 (or 1938) he practiced with his partner, Leighton Calkins (1868-1955), under the firm name of Bard & Calkins at 25 Broad Street. Bard continued to practice law until 1960. Bard was an energetic participant in civic and urban affairs and a member of numerous civic and professional organizations, to which he contributed his legal expertise. As a preservationist, he opposed many of Robert Moses' plans for the development of New York City. He successfully organized opposition to the Brooklyn-Battery Bridge project and was instrumental in the preservation of Castle Clinton. Bard also retained life-long affiliations with his hometown of Norwich, Connecticut, and the schools he attended.
From the description of Albert S. Bard papers, 1893-1962. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485531
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- Advertising, Outdoor
- Billboards
- City planning
- Civic improvement
- Civic improvement
- Local election
- Local elections
- Proportional representation
- Proportional representation
- Urban renewal
- Urban renewal
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- Lawyers
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- New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
- New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
