A River Runs Through It: 250 Years of History Along the East River

Janes Walk

Led By Donna Hrusovsky AND Michael Brady

Stretching from East 57th Street and Sutton Place through the 60s, we will lead participants through the evolution of Sutton Place, York Avenue and the ever-changing landscape that grew near the banks of the East River.

“Meet” the former famous residents of this tony area, visit a 1799 carriage house-turned day hotel-turned museum that once belonged to the daughter of President John Adams, discover the site of the worst maritime disaster in NYC history and learn about one of America’s first spies who helped spark a famous spy ring created by George Washington. Once a vast expanse of farmland that later drew the masses of crowded, lower Manhattan up to the “country” for a relaxing escape, this UES neighborhood brims with historic highlights spanning well over 250 years.

Lace up your sneakers and come discover this vital part of NYC!

Accessibility

Fully accessible, no stairs, approx. 2 miles on flat sidewalks.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 2, 2025
3:00 PM
2 hours

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
View looking north on the East River from Midtown Manhattan, with the Queensboro Bridge and Roosevelt Island in the background. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Arild Vagen. Modifications: photo cropped.