Bowery - Wikipedia
As the population of New York City continued to grow, its northern boundary continued to shift northward, and by the early 1800s the Bowery was no longer a farming area outside the city.
History of The Bowery in Pictures (1831 - 1957) - History 101 NYC
Explore The Bowery's evolution in New York City, from its 17th-century Dutch roots and Lenape heritage to a 19th-century entertainment hub and 20th-century artistic haven, culminating in its …
The ever-changing Bowery - Curbed NY
Oct 4, 2017 · The Bow'ry! I'll never go there anymore! Today, most New Yorkers view the Bowery as the site of constant construction, home to modern hotels, upscale stores, and $17 million …
Did You Know This About the Bowery? - Bowery Alliance of Neighbors
Jun 12, 2016 · The Bowery Savings Bank was designed in 1894 by Stanford White of the famed architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. This monumental Classical Revival bank is one of the …
The Bowery - City Beautiful Blog
Feb 4, 2023 · The Bowery was one of America’s first avenues with streetcars, trains, and electricity, which explains its spectacular nightlife that became renowned to travelers around …
Historical & Cultural Significance of the Bowery (info sheet)
Feb 21, 2016 · The 1800s nativist Bowery B’hoys gang headquartered at 40 Bowery. Their battle against the Irish Dead Rabbits started here. Cocky, flamboyant speech/dress style of Bowery …
Bowery Culture Exhibit - City University of New York
A main east side thoroughfare, by the late 1830s the Bowery was best known for its entertainment possibilities, which included cheap dancehalls, dime museums, billiard salons, rowdy theaters, …
The Bowery | Immigrant Neighborhood, Lower East Side, …
Oct 10, 2024 · the Bowery, street and section of Lower Manhattan, New York City, U.S., extending diagonally from Chatham Square to the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Eighth …
Downtown Doodler: Tour of the Bowery - Untapped New York
Sep 30, 2011 · 114 Bowery (above) Ever wonder where the phrase, “pulling a Brodie” came from? Well look no further. 114 Bowery is the site of Steve Brodie’s saloon.
On the Bowery, Vestiges of a Seedy Past Seep Through - The New York Times
Apr 18, 2013 · The Bowery in Lower Manhattan is one of New York City’s oldest addresses. That history is now being preserved, as the Bowery has just been listed on the National Register of …