LOST INWOOD
-Streetscapes: The Story of West 207th Street-
-TUESDAY OCTOBER 1st, 7:30PM at THE INWOOD FARM
We’re back! This month, LOST INWOOD co-founder Cole Thompson has prepared a new, enthralling journey through the history of West 207th Street.
Over a century ago, the sparsely populated farmlands of northern Manhattan were graced by the arrival of the subway, bringing with it a wave of immense change to Inwood. Within ten years, the bustling commercial district of West 207th Street sprang to life. Saloons thrived, hotels flourished, and the aromas of candy shops, butchers, and oyster houses wafted through the air.
The tides of history also brought changes. In the mid 20th century repression, hunger, and distant civil wars brought a new wave of residents to the neighborhood. Kosher delis on 207th Street morphed into vibrant bodegas and the sweet strains of Irish folk music gave way to the lively rhythms of Bachata.
Today, the imminent completion new highrise construction will bring another chapter to Inwood’s 207th Street story. Things have changed since those early days, but echoes of the past remain.
Please join us Tuesday October 1st 7:30PM at the INWOOD FARM. It’s a free presentation. Reservations are recommended.
