NYC Remembers: What Was Here Before the World Trade Center?

NYC Remembers: What Was Here Before the World Trade Center?

Explore the multi-layered history of the World Trade Center site and it's surrounding area from Dutch settlement to skyscraper development. Who lived here? What businesses were here? Why are churches nearby? Hear about the original shoreline, landfill and old street pattern, the former 1909 twin towers, the Washington Market, Radio Row and lots more. Bring your questions to GANYC "Guiding Spirit" guide, Joe Svehlak who has been walking these streets for over 70 years and whose family lived here over a century ago.