It was low rents which attracted writers, aspiring actors, and musicians to the Village. As we walk these streets I tell of some of the many who made Greenwich Village legends.
Artists in Greenwich Village
history tour
Artist on Horatio Street
Almost every street in the Village has had some kind of creative person living there. On my street, Horatio Street, alone there have been many, such as: the sculptor Chaim Gross (#48) and painter Jackson Pollack (#47). Then there are writers like: James Baldwin (#81), and John Cheever (#51. Also folk singer Richie Havens (#53) and pop star Tod Rundgren (#51) have made this street their home.
Short Break
I will be away for 3 weeks visiting my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and her family in Sydney, Australia from September 24 to October 16, 2018. You may book tours before and after those dates.
Marc (fat baby in the middle) with neighbors by Horatio Street, 1940’s.
May 1, 1961 Protest at Washington Square
57 years ago in May the City said that people could not play music in Washington Square Park any more. I and many demonstrators marched. The first time the police beat people with their clubs. After several demonstrations they rescinded the order and to this day people are free to play music in Washington Square Park. This is a copy of the article in the NY Times.
Washington Statue
There are two statues of Washington on either side of his arch at Washington Square Park, New York City. The one on the east side, depicting him in peace, was sculpted by Alexander Stirling Calder. His son, Alexander Calder, created the mobile. Stamford White designed the Arch. #walkingtour #sightseeing #nyctours #nysights #newyorkwalks #marcsvillagewalk #greenwichvillage #nyhistory #history
Statue of Washington in the Arch by Sherry Felix June 2014
Marc's Village Walk 