New Year, new entries! As the calendar year resets, so to the dates that correspond to Village intersections. We begin our 2019 series back where it all started: the East Village. In honor of today’s date, we are taking a …
Many Layers of History at 1st Avenue and 3rd Street Read More »
As the calendar year comes to a close, GVSHP is looking back at some of our 2018 blog posts. Our neighborhoods are so rich in history on every street and around every intersection, we’d love to explore and share each one. But given …
Many Layers of History Throughout 2018 Read More »
On March 31, 1492, Spain ordered that all Jews living within the kingdom either convert to Christianity or be expelled. Portugal did the same less than five years later. Some of those Spanish Jews converted and remained in Spain, either …
The Cemeteries of the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue Shearith Israel Read More »
This post is part of a series about Village intersections that correspond to the date. In July, we took a look at 7th Avenue and 12th Street and discussed the former St. Vincent’s Hospital. Yet, just a block down on 11th …
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Today is a rare day on Off the Grid as we are able to combine two of our ongoing series: Many Layers of History and Beyond the Village and Back. Unlike some of our other ‘Many Layers of History’ dates, August …
Many Layers of History, and Beyond the Village and Back: Penn Station Read More »
This post is part of a series about Village blocks that correspond to calendar dates. Once again, another August date corresponds with a Village intersection. Jackson Square Park is located at 8th Avenue and 13th Street, and has had an …
Many Layers of History at 8th Avenue and 13th Street: Jackson Square Park Read More »
This post is part of a series about Village blocks that correspond to calendar dates. You can read some of the other ones here. August is here and so is another date that corresponds with a Village intersection! As we …
Many Layers of History at St. Marks and 2nd Avenue! Read More »
This piece is part of a series about Village blocks that correspond to calendar dates. You can read some of the other ones here. Another day, another date that corresponds to a Village intersection! For many in the Village, 7th …
Many Layers of History at 7th Avenue and 12th Street: St. Vincent’s Hospital Read More »
As we enter July, it’s not hard to notice that some of the dates align with some neighborhood intersections. In honor of today’s date, we are taking a look at some of the buildings and history around the intersection of 7th Street …
Many Layers of History at 7th Street and 2nd Avenue Read More »
Once again, another date has come that lines up with an intersection in the Village, but as the calendar starts to climb, our focus also starts to move westwards. In honor of today’s date, we are taking a look at …
Many Layers of History at 6th Avenue and 11th Street Read More »
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New York City’s 1940 Tax Photos — Now Online!: New York history buffs have been waiting a long time for this -- the New York ...
The Pyramid Club: New York City’s First Drag Landmark: 101 Avenue A is home to the Pyramid Club which became a launching point for ...
Summer in the City: On August 13, 1966, the classic ode to the trials and joys of summer days ...