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historical upper Manhattan
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honnony
Cycling Loop
Features: Lighted
THE COMMISSIONERS' PLAN OF 1811 (Note this is a Night Ride, bring lights!)
7PM, Plaza Hotel, 25 miles
In 1807 New York City set up a special commission to survey the island of Manhattan and charged them to design the future layout of the City. It took them 4 years, measuring every rock and stream and hill and brook. When their labours were completed in1811, they presented their plans in the form of the giant grid upon which we live and work today. The New York City Grid was to become a model for cities around the world. The "Commissioners' Plan" stretched from the northern boundary of Houston St, to West 155th St, which was for all practical purposes, the North pole. We will discuss and explore the City?s grid plan from a historical and urban perspective. Bring front and rear lights and we?ll cover the grid. Guest speaker Manhattan Borough historian Michael Miscione will join us and offer commentary. Leaders Danny Lieberman and Liz Baum.
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