Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch
Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch
Supplier: Welcome to Harlem
가격: from $71
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요약
In 1971, Mount Morris Park Historic District was proclaimed to be a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local park and famous Harlem landmarks while seeing the unaltered streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone townhouses and churches that represent the district’s eclectic style. Highlights ● See some of the famous Harlem brownstones ● Stroll across 125th Street, dubbed “the heartbeat of Harlem” ● See landmarks Hotel Teresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater and more ● Visit one of our local parks where the Black Woodstock happened in 1969 and home to the last standing fire watchtower in New York City ● Discover the area where Tammany Hall bosses lived and the notable Doctor's Row
In 1971, Mount Morris Park Historic District was proclaimed to be a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local park and famous Harlem landmarks while seeing the unaltered streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone townhouses and churches that represent the district’s eclectic style. Highlights ● See some of the famous Harlem brownstones ● Stroll across 125th Street, dubbed “the heartbeat of Harlem” ● See landmarks Hotel Teresa, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Apollo Theater and more ● Visit one of our local parks where the Black Woodstock happened in 1969 and home to the last standing fire watchtower in New York City ● Discover the area where Tammany Hall bosses lived and the notable Doctor's Row
세부 사항
* Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour* St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, a stunning example of Romanesque Revival architecture, was constructed between 1887 and 1889. Since 1928, it has been one of several congregations founded by Caribbean immigrants. In recognition of its historical significance, the church was designated a landmark in 1966.
* Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
* A walk through one of New York City's oldest parks.
* One of Harlem's architectural gems and the place where Fidel Castro spoke in 1960.
* Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
* The church was originally Temple Israel for the first Jewish congregation incorporated in Harlem as Hand-In-Hand in 1873. Make sure to search for the Stars of David are nestled in leafy capitals of the building’s four Corinthian columns and are also embedded in the window casements.
What's Included
- Professional guide- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities- Other
Logistics
Go up the stairs and ring bell #1Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels