Unlike then and now maps showcasing stark differences between past and present, the Greenwich Village map is striking in that it shows how many buildings have been kept largely intact throughout the years, thanks to preservationists and community groups.
A wooden house located on 17 Grove Street, one of the many buildings in the GVSHP's new then and now map.A wooden house located on 17 Grove Street, one of the many buildings in the GVSHP's new then and now map.Fifty years ago today, New York City designated Greenwich Village as a historic district, citing its living history as an architectural and artistic haven.
In particular, the map encourages self-guided walking tours through the way it groups together the buildings—and by association, the stories—that have proved critical to how many communities, ideas, and policies have developed. For instance, the"Course of History Changed" tab details the place where the Manhattan street grid had its start , the birthplace of the saying"heard it through the grapevine," and The New School building where W.E.B.
Scroll through the"Immigration Landmarks" section to read about how writer and artist Miné Okubo, who lived on 17 East 9th Street, shed light on the cruelties that Japanese-Americans suffered in internment camps in her sketchbook memoirThere's a section, too, devoted to theaters of the Greenwich Village past. For those looking for the"Most Charming Spots" in the neighborhood, they've got you covered.
Expect to see even more photos, as well as these tours, on the site the coming months. In the meantime, enjoy a refreshing stroll peering up at historic facades that hopefully won't become a Lululemon or a Chase anytime soon.newsletter signupBy submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our
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