WELCOME to the college of Mount saintntThis is a<br > very appropriate site for a meeting to celebrate the centennial of<br > the Greater City of New YorkHere we are on the northern<br > boundary of that cityand on the westernmost boundary as<br > well!A corner jewel that is in full bloom this day<br > We are delighted to host this unique gatheringIt is the first<br > meeting of its kindand the only one SO far of the official<br > centennial events that brings together the historical institutions<br > of all five boroughsWe are grateful to our speakers for joining<br > US and sharing their insights1 wonder what the bicentennial<br > meeting will be likeWill seven boroughs be representedand<br > include parts of New Jersey and Westchester County?<br > This is the fourth annual conference in a series dedicated to<br > urban issuesYou may have noticed the books we have pub<br > hshed on previous conferencesThe Official artist for the series<br > Jan Munroand her husband Charles have contributed their<br > beautiful art to this project as wellThe conferences and books<br > are produced by the Institute for Applied Philosophy in collabo<br > ration with The Bronx County Historical Society and The History<br > of New York City ProjectInc<br >