William B. Ogden Free Library

Historical marker location:

Walton, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Gardiner Place and North Street, on the right when traveling north on Gardiner Place.)

Marker installed: 1984

Built 1896-1897.

The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in New York City in 1924. It was originally called the Macy's Christmas Parade and featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo.