From the ambitious political architects of our fledgling nation to the most powerful heads-of-state of the 21st century, the Lower East Side has hosted some pretty interesting presidential history. Former Continental Army Commander George Washington was inaugurated as the first… Read More »Looking at the Lower East Side’s Presidential Connections
Charles Sears during arrest (NYS Digital Library) On the night of June 27, 1981, a 32-year old man named Charles Sears began targeting Manhattan vagrants in a slashing spree which spanned ten days and claimed fifteen victims — two of… Read More »On this day in 1981, The “Bowery Slasher” begins targeting homeless men
Here is some memorabilia from the Little Hungary restaurant, formerly at 255-263 East Houston Street. A century ago it was one of the most famous restaurants in NYC, situated along what was once known as “Goulash Row.” Teddy Roosevelt often… Read More »“Little Hungary” restaurant
From a transmitter perched upon the roof of the old Wannamaker’s Department Store in Astor Place, Lower East Side bred media pioneer David Sarnoff, who Time called the “Father of Broadcasting,” made history by relaying up-to-the minute news of the… Read More »David Sarnoff alerted the world of the Titanic disaster.
From The Villager, 3/1/12 By Eric Ferrara In February of 1891, a 35-year old German man named Christian C.W. Grassman arrived in New York City and quickly established himself in the real estate field. By the turn of the century… Read More »Ahoy? The St. Mark’s Place Navy