The most popular feature on the Pond was undoubtedly the swan boats, which today are associated with the Boston Public Garden. The “swan velocipede boats,” first used in Boston, were a popular feature on Central Park’s Pond from 1877 until 1924. (1.)

Titled Central Park in graphite in known hand of Charles Rollins Tucker on print verso.

1. excerpt: The Pond: Website of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation accessed July, 2015