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#53 The Meatpacking District: Glamour and Gore
How did the land surrounding an old 19th century fortress develop into the city's mainline distributor for produce and meat? And how did that once bustling place transform itself from the dilapidated…
Published on 17 years ago
#52 DeWitt Clinton and the Erie Canal
Meet former mayor, governor, senator and privileged son DeWitt Clinton, one of New York's most successful politicians and champion of the Erie Canal.
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Published on 17 years ago
#51 McSorley's Old Ale House
Grab yourself a couple mugs of dark ale and learn about the history of one of New York City's oldest bars, serving everyone from Abraham Lincoln to John Lennon --- and eventually even women!
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Published on 17 years ago
#50 Canal Street and Collect Pond
We celebrate a year of New York City history podcasting by re-visiting the topic of our very first show.
Downtown Civic Center used to have a big ole pond in the middle of it which provided drinking w…
Published on 17 years ago