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The City Leader Who Revived Central Park Dies at 85

Gordon J. Davis was New York City’s first Black parks commissioner and one of the most effective. He also led Lincoln Center.

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The City Leader Who Revived Central Park Dies at 85

Gordon J. Davis was New York City’s first Black parks commissioner and one of the most effective. He also led Lincoln Center.

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The City Leader Who Revived Central Park Dies at 85

Gordon J. Davis was New York City’s first Black parks commissioner and one of the most effective. He also led Lincoln Center.

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