Exploring 1850s Broadway: Site of P.T. Barnum's Museum to NY City Hall

Sun Aug 21 2022 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Han's Deli Grocery (Outside) | New York

New York Adventure Club
Publisher/HostNew York Adventure Club
Exploring 1850s Broadway: Site of P.T. Barnum's Museum to NY City Hall
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About this Event

If you walked down Broadway in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood back in the 1850s, those fast-fashion and expensive sneaker stores of today would instead be replaced by an eclectic mix of theatres, luxury hotels, brothels, and everything in between. What were some of the most important sites that once lined this great street, and what remnants of this bygone era still remain? It's time to take a journey down lower Broadway to hear the stories, and uncover some of the characters and institutions, that shaped this unique two-mile stretch over 150 years ago.

Join New York Adventure Club as we hit the streets and walk down Broadway from SoHo to City Hall Park to discover the history and stories behind the buildings, moments, and people (some of the unsavory type) of 1850s New York City.

Led by licensed NYC tour guide Jason Stein, this unique experience down a portion of one of New York’s most storied streets will include:


  • A brief overview of Broadway in the 1850s, which was known as a shopping district by day, theater district by night, and the red light district every other time in between
  • A discussion of Walt Whitman’s connection to the area, and the early days of the Bohemians meeting and drinking at their local hangout
  • A visit to the exact location where P.T. Barnum made his show business debut
  • Stories of Madam’s running their brothels all along Broadway in the 1850s
  • A walk to the site of the first building in NYC to cost $1M to develop, first hotel to offer a room designated as "The Honeymoon Suite," and where the first safety elevator was installed
  • A trip to City Hall Park to hear stories about real election fraud including the 1857 riots

See you there!


*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking!

**The tour ends at City Hall Park


About Jason

Jason is a licensed NYC tour guide and Municipal Art Society (MAS) Docent. A native New Yorker, he is a history enthusiast who enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences with others. He has a passion for NYC and a background in stand-up comedy and improv, which provides for an awesome “infotaining” experience.


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Event takes place rain or shine.

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Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Han's Deli Grocery (Outside), 645 Broadway, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 32.00

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