About this experience
Begin the walking tour at Astor Place and Colonnade Row, which served as homes to notable families in the early 19th century. Proceed toward the Civic Center, an area with historical ties to the Five Points neighborhood. Along the way, observe architectural examples of Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival from the 1840s. Walk along Broadway, noting the transformation from a village-like area to a budding metropolitan center featuring early examples of shops, theaters, and hotels. View the developments associated with the wholesale trade era, including ornamented structures used historically for catalog fulfillment. Conclude the tour by visiting locations around Canal Street, exploring areas historically tied to immigration and urban development.
