Bronx, New York

''United States' 'New York' 'Bronx CountyBronx Borough

1874 The West Bronx was annexed to New York City (that is, New York County). 1895 The areas east of the Bronx River were annexed to New York City (that is, New York County). 1898 January 21 The five boroughs were consolidated into New York City and her county governments were dissolved. The Borough of Bronx became a borough of Greater New York City. 1912 April 19 (effective 1914 January 1) Bronx County, with the same boundaries as the borough, was separated from New York County.

City Clerk
Carmen Baez City Clerk's Office Bronx Office Supreme Court Building 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 718-590-5307

City Historian
Official Bronx Historian Dr. Lloyd Ultan 3309 Bainbridge Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 718-881-8901