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#53 The Meatpacking District: Glamour and Gore
#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 bu…

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#52 DeWitt Clinton and the Erie Canal
#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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#51 McSorley's Old Ale House
#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 J…

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#50 Canal Street and Collect Pond
#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 …

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