Exploring the Secrets of TriBeCa: Lofts, Artists, & Alleyways

345 Chambers Street,New York NY 10282

25 July, 2021

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New York Adventure Club | www.AdventureClub.com While the Manhattan neighborhood of TriBeCa is known today for its namesake film festival, celebrity sightings, and high-end private homes, it was anything but for nearly 400 years. This is the real story of the sailors, merchants, and artists that once called this neighborhood home, and the historical remnants of its artistic and industrial past — with an exclusive peek inside one of its most historic spaces. Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rich history and story of TriBeCa ("Triangle Below Canal Street"), a New York City neighborhood that can trace its roots back to the old Dutch days when the land was known as New Amsterdam. Led by NYC tour guide and TriBeCa native Gardiner Comfort, our neighborhood journey around this fascinating and eclectic small corner of Manhattan's "Lower West Side" will include: How New York tamed the TriBeCa landscape and its original wetlands to suit its expansionA discussion around the neighborhood's rise with the creation of Washington Market in 1812, once the city's main retail and wholesale food distribution point filled with seed, spice, and cheese importersThe importance of Tribeca as a center of import, with a focus on the maritime industry, the piers, and longshoremenTriBeCa's unique architecture, from its patchwork of landmark designation to the fragility of beautiful buildings in a business-minded cityThe celebration of artists who settled in unused industrial spaces, established their community, and influenced the city for years to comeAn exclusive visit to the historic and eccentric loft space of the Ear Inn, one of New York's oldest bars, for a look at rare artifacts from the 1812 house on Spring StreetOur experience will conclude back on the ground floor of Ear Inn, which has food and drinks available for purchase! See you there! *Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! **Optional access into the Ear Inn loft is only accessible by a steep set of stairs Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service. Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours NEW YORK ADVENTURE CLUB   Unlock Your City   We give you insider access to the city’s best-kept secrets. But we’re so much more than a tour company.   WHO WE AREWe are a community-driven club that curates the most unique experiences in town, with a focus on history and storytelling. We show you a city you never knew existed, and offer a community you can’t live without.   You won’t find our special-access tours and exclusive events anywhere else. Think after-hours tours of New York City’s most celebrated spaces, themed parties in unexpected locations, and weekend excursions to incredible destinations. All of our events end with social hangouts so you can meet people who love exploring as much as you do.   THE ‘CLUB’ IN NEW YORK ADVENTURE CLUBOur current community is more than 23,000 members strong and includes everyone from recent NYC transplants to lifelong residents. Whatever borough you’re from (or city or country, for that matter), we’ll make it easy for you to take full advantage of the unique places and great people this city has to offer.     WHERE WE GO   To ensure a one-of-a-kind experience each and every time, we handpick events and outings specifically for the New York Adventure Club community. Recent events include:   * An after-hours tour of New York City Hall* Special access into some of New York's most coveted private social clubs, including the Explorers Club and National Arts Club * Petting baby kangaroos, holding sloths, and feeding leopards at Staten Island Zoo * An NYPD Precinct tour, including a meet-and-greet with detectives and Emergency Service Unit crew members * A tour of the Polish Consulate led by the Consul General and Vice Consul General of Poland * A special-access tour of Brookhaven National Laboratory and its Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) * A Halloween party in a historic gothic crypt, complete with a five-piece brass band       Subscribe with our newsletter to get the inside scoop on the city’s most interesting events: http://eepurl.com/1cnVH   Unlock Your City with New York Adventure Club