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Jackson Heights Historic Walking Tour
Manuel de Dios Unanue Triangle 83-22 Baxter Avenue, QueensJackson Heights was the first and still remains the largest garden-apartment community in the United States. In the late 1800’s poor living conditions in the city resulted in greater efforts planned for urban communities to be surrounded by nature. With the building of Linden and Laurel Courts and the completion of Queensboro Bridge, this neighborhood […]
Park Slope Historic Walking Tour
Lafayette Memorial 9th Street, Prospect Park West, BrooklynPark Slope is described by residents as its “own small town within the city,”. It was originally inhabited by the Canarsee Indians, who hunted and farmed in what used to be known as South Brooklyn. Once European settlement began, Park Slope’s land would mostly be used as woods and farmlands until the early 19th century. […]