Lloyd Ultan (historian) facts for kids

Lloyd Ultan, born in 1938, is a famous historian and author. He grew up in The Bronx, a part of New York City. For many years, from 1996 to 2023, he was the official historian for The Bronx. This means he was the expert on the history of this important borough.

He teaches history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and also at Lehman College. Lloyd Ultan studied history at Hunter College and Columbia University.

What Does a Historian Do?

A historian is like a detective who studies the past. They look at old documents, pictures, and stories to understand how things happened long ago. Lloyd Ultan has spent his life learning and sharing the history of The Bronx.

As the Bronx Borough Historian, his job was to know everything about the borough's past. He helped people understand how The Bronx became the place it is today. He also gave many walking tours, showing people important historical spots.

Books About The Bronx

Lloyd Ultan has written many books about the history of The Bronx. These books help people learn about different times in the borough's past. Some of his books are filled with pictures, making history come alive.

Some of his well-known books include:

• The Beautiful Bronx (1920-1950)
• The Bronx in the Innocent Years: 1890-1925
• Bronx Accent

He also wrote The Northern Borough: A History Of The Bronx. This book tells the story of The Bronx from its very beginnings. Another important work is "History of the Bronx River," a talk he gave about the river's past.

See also

• History of the Bronx
• Gary Hermalyn - Centennial Historian of New York City.
• The Bronx County Historical Society