03:00 Hours
Learn about urban housing and observe historical neighborhood imagesLearn about the development of tenement housing, from early shanties to multi-story buildings, and the history of the area's transformation from farmland to a mercantile neighborhood. Discover how the lower-class neighborhoods, such as The Five Points, transitioned into areas dominated by tenement housing, encompassing parts of the Bowery and the Lower East Side. Understand how successive communities, including Irish, German, Italian, and Jewish immigrants, adapted to the living conditions during this period. See reports, archival photos, and accounts that describe the social dynamics, living challenges, and urban development influenced by these communities. Conclude by observing the surrounding skyline from a rooftop viewpoint that highlights the layout and contrasts of these historical residences.
Whats Included
- 3-hour history tour
Supplier
- Fareharbor Marketplace USD
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
