Central Avenue was originally going to be a thorough fare that connected New York City with the state capital in Albany.
The contract for this road was handled by one of the most renowned corrupt politicians in New York history, William Magrear Tweed, better known as "Boss Tweed."
It has been alleged that the towns that wanted the road gave bribes and kickbacks to Mr. Tweed's organization in order to bring commerce to their towns.
Central Park Avenue was completed in 1871, but never reached Albany. The road was only reached as far as White Plains, ending at the present day location of the Westchester County Center.
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