People Name: Forsyth, William Description: William Forsyth was one of the owners of the 1,375-acre property that was acquired by the City in 1874 to create Forest Park. Forsyth and the other owners sold their land to the City for $799,995. Forsyth Boulevard, which runs westward from the western edge of the park, is named for him. |
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