Walk through Historic Fordham Road

Janes Walk

Led By Jeanette Madera, Senior Librarian

Join branch staff from The Bronx Library Center for an in-person walking tour! Learn about the history and landmarks of this neighborhood and connect with the community.

We will take a walk through the Fordham Road area, tracing the history of local building and landmarks. The tour will last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will begin at our neighborhood library.

We will start from the Bronx Library Center (BLC), Poe Park, St. James Park, Post Office, Monroe University, Fordham Shopping, Bryan Park, 1 Fordham Plaza, Fordham University, and ending at BLC.

Accessibility

The distance is 2 miles, yes it is accessible to wheelchairs. There is the 4 train (Fordham Road), BX12. BX15, BX17, Metro North. Parking is limited, 1 Fordham Plaza.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 AM
90 minutes

Borough: Bronx
Theme: History & Culture
Language: English
Bronx Library Center main entrance
Bronx Library Center main entrance. Wikimedia Commons, Julian A. Henderson. Modifications: photo cropped.