Abby’s Lawn

Abby’s Lawn was named for Abigail “Abby” Aldrich Rockefeller, a grand-daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Coincidentally, the same site of Abby’s Lawn housed the Abbey Inn, a motorists’ inn (on the site of the former Hayes Estate). The Abbey Inn was located at 198th-200th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, an address which does not exist today. This area was acquired by Rockefeller for the park.

History of Abby's Lawn

Abby’s Lawn was named for Abigail “Abby” Aldrich Rockefeller, a grand-daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Coincidentally, the same site of Abby’s Lawn housed the Abbey Inn, a motorists’ inn (on the site of the former Hayes Estate). The Abbey Inn was located at 198th-200th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, an address which does not exist today. This area was acquired by Rockefeller for the park.

Fort Tryon Park Conservancy - The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy’s mission is to restore, preserve, and enhance this historic and scenic landmark for the benefit and use of the surrounding community and all New Yorkers and visitors.

Fort Tryon Park Trust is now Fort Tryon Park Conservancy

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