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If we walked on Shore Road in 1895, we’d have seen the western edge closer to its natural incarnation. It was rawer, filled with piers, fishing shacks and both sandy and rocky beaches. Nothing was paved. While the drive was popular as early as the 1820s, plans were long bandied about to improve both the road and shoreline. Hi everyone! I lead walking tours in Bay Ridge and have some coming up in March and April. If you're interested, see the tours and links to tickets/more specific info below. Murder, Mayhem, Money and History in Old South Bay Ridge • Sunday 3/15/2026 at 1PM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mayhem-money-and-history-in-old-south-bay-ridge-tickets-1983993452825?aff=oddtdtcreator • Sunday 4/12/2026 at 1PM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mayhem-money-and-history-in-old-south-bay-ridge-tickets-1983180816207?aff=oddtdtcreator A special version of Haunted Bay Ridge! • Friday 3/27/2026 at 6PM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-bay-ridge-walking-tour-tickets-1983993204081?aff=oddtdtcreator Murder, Mayhem, Money and History in Old North Bay Ridge • Sunday 3/29/2026 at 1PM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mayhem-money-and-history-in-old-north-bay-ridge-tickets-1983180857330?aff=oddtdtcreator • Saturday 4/18/2026 at 1PM — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mayhem-money-and-history-in-old-north-bay-ridge-tickets-1983993832962?aff=oddtdtcreator Now for more Shore Road info!: In January of 1895 Frederick Law Olmsted and John Charles Olmsted put forth a plan for a Bay Ridge Parkway. It would have been a super park that began at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 66th street and went all the way to Fort Hamilton using Shore Road as its main traverse. It also had the potential to connect to other roadways throughout Long Island. The City acquired rights to the land underwater beside the parkway in the 1890s. However, improving Shore Road proved to be a difficult task. Costs ballooned and disagreements followed on how closely to use Olmstead’s plan. Th