Free! "East Village History" Walking Tour (Event Over)
- When:Every Friday 4/5/08 - 10/4/08 (1PM)
- Where: Astor Place "Cube"
- Address: E.8th Street between Lafayette and 4th Ave New York, NY Map
- Cost: FREE!
This is a crash course in East Village/Lower East Side history. From the farmlands of the 1600s and the wealthy estates of the 1700s, to immigration, tenements, the "melting pot" and how the East Village became a haven for artists and counter culturalists in the twentieth century (and everything in between). Also learn about how recent commercial development and gentrification is the changing landscape of the East Village and surrounding neighborhoods.
Fee: Free/$15 suggested, but we will not turn anyone away
Duration: 2 hours,
Distance: 4-6 blocks
Directions: 6 train to Astor Place, N or R train to 8th St/Broadway stop (
subway map)
We Meet: The Astor Pl. "Cube", E.8th St between Lafayette and 4th Avenue (
map)
We End Up: 2nd Avenue
Schedule:
Fridays at 1:00pm
Reservations: Not required
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