In the Heights: Historic Wash Heights, from George W to Malcolm X

Janes Walk

Led By Rob Boatti

A 2+ hour walking tour of one of New York’s most historic and culturally famous neighborhoods (and mostly downhill!) Highlights will include Bennett Park (site of Battle of Fort Washington and the highest point in Manhattan), the United Palace Theater (one of the Loew’s Wonder Theaters from the 1930s), the Highbridge and its Water Tower, Morris-Jumel Mansion (the oldest standing residential structure in New York City), the 19th century rowhouses of Sylvan Terrace, and the Audubon Ballroom.

Accessibility
We’ll be on well-populated sidewalks and walking mostly downhill, mostly avoiding steps.
Location Information

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

guided

Sunday, May 8, 2022
1:00 PM
Greater than 1 hour

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
An apartment building at 454 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Beyond My Ken.