Lesson 12-Lions and Tigers and Bears III. Central Park iston The Park was pressed for primarily by wealthy merchants and landowners In the first decade after its completion it was clearly the playground of the wealthy. It was located too far uptown to be within walking distance for the citys working class population W BTL E To be continued on the next page BACK NEXTW B T L E Lesson 12 – Lions and Tigers and Bears The Park was pressed for primarily by wealthy merchants and landowners. In the first decade after its completion, it was clearly the playground of the wealthy. It was located too far uptown to be within walking distance for the city’s working class population. III. Central Park History To be continued on the next page