The culturenoworg's Podcast

Skyscrapers on Wall Street

The Great Crash of 1929: Tour of the Financial District ends on Wall Street in front of the Trump Building, formerly the Bank of Manhattan building. Richard describes the turbulent ownership histories of many of the buildings on Wall Street and the difficulties associated with owning and leasing a skyscraper. James relates anecdotes about the Trump Building, where he personally worked for 15 years.

Boat Tour Pt. 3

Abby Suckle presents the Lower East River segment of the tour, beginning with Waterside and the Empire State Building and ending with Carl Schurz Park

Boat Tour Pt. 1

Julie Engh presents the Lower Hudson River segment of the tour, beginning at Chelsea Piers and ending at Alexander Hamilton Custom House.

Development of Beacon Hill

Jay Wickersham tells the story of the first planned residential development in America: Beacon Hill. The podcast includes the history of local families (Hancock and Copley) and takes you on a journey of design (State House by Charles Bulfinch) and real estate development.

Jewish Arrival - Bowling Green: 1654

Historian and lawyer James Kaplan retraces the footsteps of the first Jewish immigrants to arrive in the United States, 23 Portuguese Jews whose ship landed at Bowling Green in 1654. 

Jewish Arrival - Bowling Green: 1654

Historian and lawyer James Kaplan retraces the footsteps of the first Jewish immigrants to arrive in the United States, 23 Portuguese Jews whose ship landed at Bowling Green in 1654. 

Public Theater Renovation

Originally home to NYC’s first free library (funded by John Jacob Astor), this building is considered one of the best American examples of German Romanesque Revival, or Rundbogenstil. It currently houses the Public Theater, founded by Joseph Papp and known for launching the original production of Hair.

Federal Hall National Memorial

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Federal Hall National Memorial

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Federal Hall National Memorial

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