Walking Tour: Chelsea Northwest
- When
- July 26, 2009 10:00 am
- Where
- Meet at S.E. corner of 10th Ave. and 22nd St.
Manhattan - Cost
- $15; $10 for members of the Municipal Art Society.
- More Info
- Municipal Art Society
A waterfront neighborhood with an intriguing industrial past, this tour focuses on upcoming stages of High Line Park, a recently-opened section of Hudson River Park, and the newly-designated West Chelsea Historic District. We’ll address the area's promise and potential, with stops to discuss the history of Manhattan’s last freight railway, North Chelsea Cove and Pier 64, as well as the colossal Terminal Warehouse Central Stores and the restored Starrett-Lehigh Building. Leader: Matt Postal, architectural historian.


