Come explore the world center of clothing manufacture, the historic 'Garment District' of New York City. Built by Jewish developers and architects in the 1920s, the area represents something unique to New York City--an entire neighborhood created for the benefit of a single industry--familiarly known as the 'rag trade', a business pioneered and dominated by Jewish New Yorkers.

Still the epicenter of American fashion, hemmed into 24 Blocks, the creation of the Garment District is one of the most important events in the history of American urban planning and politics, and one that has had enormous consequences for the shape of New York City today.

Guiding us on this new tour to tell the storied history of this area is, Dr. David E. Kaufman. David is an academic American Jewish historian with long experience leading walking tours of the historic Jewish neighborhoods of the city. Combining a scholarly expertise in New York Jewish history with a New Yorker's love for the endlessly fascinating streetscapes of his hometown, his tours are educational experiences like no other.

There is a fair amount of walking on this tour and WE TOUR RAIN OR SHINE, so please dress accordingly.

If registration is large enough, in order to enable you to hear the guide better, we will be using a free app for smart phones. Bring headphones/earbuds and please make sure that your cell is fully charged.

Tickets are $30 for Adults, $28 for Seniors, and $25 for Students. There is an additional $3PP when tickets are purchased at the door - pending availability as registration will be limited to 25 people .

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