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#258 Tales from Tribeca History

#258 Tales from Tribeca History

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History


#258 Tales from Tribeca History

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Mar 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

TriBeCa (Triangle Below Canal) is a breathtaking neighborhood of astounding architectural richness. But how much do you know about this trendy destination and its patchwork of different histories?You'll be surprised to learn about the many facets of this unusual place, including:-- Lispenard's Meadow, tracing back to the property's first Dutch settlers;-- St. John's Park, New York's first ritzy residential district; -- Washington Market, the open-air marvel that fed New Yorkers for 150 years;-- the Ghostbusters Fire House, a pop-culture landmark that witnessed an astonishing architectural shrinkage;-- the AT & T Long Lines Building, an imposing monolith with mysterious secrets contained inside;and the TriBeCa Film Center, bringing a new direction to the neighborhood thanks to its co-founder Robert De NiroPLUS: What are codfish cheeks? Pert nurses? Weekend leathers?
Released:
Mar 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?