We will walk along Riverside Drive and West End Avenue from 72nd to 79th Streets exploring mansions that exploded in the neighborhood from the 1880s through the early 20th Century designed by architects famous and forgotten.
The arrival of the subway along Broadway in 1904 increased the value of real estate making individual townhouses uneconomical and kicking off a spasm of apartment buildings.
We will talk about a few of those apartment buildings, about Riverside Park and its creators and about the history of the neighborhood. There will also be some gossip about a few neighborhood residents.
Accessibility
Walk is generally accessible. No stairs.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 2, 202611:00 AM
90 minutes
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture
Language: English
