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History of New York City; Growth, Sustainability and Green Future!

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: Scott
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Registered on 26 April 2024
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Practicing artist, student of tech and computer art. Have lived in New York for going on 8 years. I love how I keep finding cool treasures in the city. I’m from Texas. I have been giving tours of art and architecture for 10 years, working at modern art museums as well as New York City guided tours.
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This tour focuses on the history and growth of New York City  and its efforts of sustainability throughout its development to present day!    This 2 and a half hour tour will give you a quick dip into the history of early New York in two distinct neighborhoods; Greenwich Village and Wall Street.

We will focus on two distinct areas and will take one subway ride!
We will begin in the Wall Street area and look and Dutch and English Colonial times, the growth of the New York Stock Exchange , landfill strategy and LEED green buildings!

Our second stop will include the history of Greenwich Village from Dutch times, tenement houses and immigration, urban flight and artist gentrification.   We will visit famous McDougall Street and Washington Square Park. We will discuss city expansion, strategies for car traffic and pollution. 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
South Ferry Plaza, New York, NY 10004, USA
I will have a black umbrella, sometimes with polka dots.
1
Outside visit
Battery Park
2
Outside visit
Fraunces Tavern
Historic pub of American Revolutionary times
3
Outside visit
Stone Street
A symbol of New Amsterdam
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
History of New York City; Growth, Sustainability and Green Future!
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