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ANNUAL NEW AMSTERDAM TOUR
The week of November 12 to 16, 2008 is "Dutch Week" in New York City with multiple events and exhibits held throughout the five boroughs. An annual highlight is the tour of “New Amsterdam” put together by Rick Landman, Esq., AICP, a longtime member of the NY Metro Chapter. Landman volunteers to give a tour to relate how early Dutch roots had an impact on New York City's physical form as well as its taxation procedures, zoning regulations and religious freedoms. Over 50 people showed up for the 2007 tour which not only included the usual stop to see the foundations of the old Dutch City Hall but included a walk around the borders of old New Amsterdam, seeing the Dutch memorials (most of which are on land-fill that didn't exist back then) and discussion of Dutch history and its impacts. Landman noted that the narrow tax lots and the subsequent sky-blocking towers were a direct result from our Dutch origins... This year's tour will be on Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. This tour is free of charge. Heavy rains will cancel the event. Watch this webpage on the day of the event if rain is pending. Tour starts in front of the Customs House at Bowling Green in front of the eastern most statue.  Please Click Here to Email for Reservations and please place "Dutch Tour" in the Subject Box.
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 WORLD TRADE CENTER TOURS View from 7 World Trade Center of Lower Manhattan. Tours can include the area from the Battery up to the World Trade Center, or the Financial District up to Tribeca. |
 Taken shortly after 9/11 showing the site from the site. I was displaced for approximately one month, returning home in October. I also have pictures showing how the neighborhood was powered and existed during the era when we were a "gated community".
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 GREENWICH VILLAGE TOURS These buildings on MacDougal Street were used as the poster pictures for the demolition of the Village as part of the Urban Renewal Plan in the 1950's. But they were landmarked in the 21st Century as being one of the few federal townhouses still left in Manhattan. |
 This is the rendering of the Urban Renewal Plan's concept for Greenwich Village. Notice the Washington Square Arch (in yellow. The "Tower in the Park" concept include highways and apartment complexes to replace what is now the Village and SoHo.
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Walking Tours are personalized to meet your special interests, given in a way that only a Native New Yorker can give. A week's notice is appreciated if research is required for the personalized tour. Shorter notice is acceptable for standard walks.
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