The Gilded Village: Shopping in the Neighborhood #SouthOfUnionSquare
The Gilded Age in New York City, from roughly the end of the Civil War to 1900, is a cacophony of contradictions. On the surface, the era was defined by … Continued
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McCreery’s Then & Now: Dry Goods to Duplexes
The middle of the 19th Century saw an influx of wealthy New Yorkers moving north of Washington Square. To cater to this growing population, lavish new developments began to … Continued
On the Square
As we enter the final phase of the holiday shopping season we thought we would continue our look at some of the historic retail establishments in our area. Last week … Continued
East 9th Street Then and Now
Yesterday we explored some of the history of elevated train lines in the Village. Today we’re going to take a quick look at another elevated part of our neighborhood’s history.