For better or for worse, the culture, character, skyline and streetscape of New York City has changed drastically over the last 20 years.
On this tour, we will explore the positive and negative effects of “gentrification,” taking an unbiased look at the phenomenon through the perspective of your guide — a professional historian and native New Yorker.
Visited on the Gentrified City tour:
- Sites of former iconic restaurants, shops, churches and synagogues
- New development sites
- Much more!
Discussed on Gentrified City tour:
- The political and cultural shifts which led to the current version of New York City
- Is the change a bad thing or a good thing?
- Much more!
Schedule:
Available as a private tour.
Meet here:
Location: Straus Square, corner of E. Broadway and Essex Street
Directions: F train to “East Broadway” station.
Straus Square is right outside the station.
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