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The Bowery Boys: New York City History

#399 The Changing Lower East Side: A View From Seward Park

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

Tom Meyers

Society & Culture, History, Documentary, Places & Travel

4.83.6K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2022

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

In this special episode, we look at the history of New York City as seen through one corner of the Lower East Side, best known for its landmark Seward Park. Created by the intersections of several streets, it's a place that has gone by many names -- in the past and even today.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Check out the newest episode of the New York Historical Society's must-listen to podcast for the ages.

0:07.5

Exploring the rich and complex history of the United States.

0:11.3

Host David M. Rubenstein chats with an interesting mix of notable guests on a wide range of topics including presidential biography,

0:19.8

the nation's founding, and the people who have shaped the American story.

0:23.7

In an insightful discussion, Rubenstein sits with the best-selling author and former Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates.

0:31.7

To discuss how the global perception of the United States has shifted since the end of the Cold War.

0:37.7

Gates uses his first-hand knowledge to uncover how this transformation unfolded,

0:43.7

how political leaders have wielded American power, and how future leaders can rise to the challenges to come.

0:50.7

And then in one of our favorite episodes, Rubenstein interviews tennis-great Billie Jean King.

0:56.7

Their conversation highlights pivotal moments including her historic victory in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes match,

1:04.7

and underlines her mission to incorporate equality into the larger fabric of the American story.

1:11.7

That's the podcast for the ages, available on Apple and Spotify.

1:18.7

The Bowry Boys episode 399, the changing Lowery side, a view from Seward Park.

1:26.7

Hey, it's the Bowry Boys!

1:42.7

Hi there, welcome to the Bowry Boys. This is Greg Young.

1:45.7

And this is Tom Myers with a very special show about an area of New York City that is very close to our hearts.

1:52.7

But it's an area that perhaps some of you have never actually explored very closely.

1:57.7

We're talking about the southern area of Manhattan's Lowery side, centered by the intersections of five streets and a plaza known as Strouse Square.

2:09.7

Now, if that doesn't ring a bell, perhaps the area's most significant landmark will.

2:15.7

The Three Acre Park, known as Seward Park.

2:19.7

And why is Seward Park significant, you might be asking?

2:23.7

Because, I mean, aside from providing much needed outdoor space to this packed neighborhood,

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