Greenwich Village / Lifestyle & Information
In Greenwich Village every narrow, winding, tree-lined street, each picturesque building, and every old-world shop serves as a reminder of this neighborhood’s legendary bohemian history. The area became known as the primary residence of avant-garde and alternative culture from the beginning of the 20th century when small presses, art galleries, and experimental theater first began to flourish here. Once a hotbed of political rebellion, home to the Beat Generation in the 1950’s, and birthplace of folk music in the 1960’s, the Village has traditionally been a focal point of new movements and ideas, whether political, artistic, or cultural. In lower Manhattan, the Village is bounded by 14th Street in the North to Houston Street in the South, Fourth Avenue in the East to Seventh Avenue in the West. Washington Square Park is the center of the Village, adjacent to the main campus of New York University, with other small parks scattered throughout the neighborhood. The area has retained its historic charm due to the multitude of owner-operated boutiques, bakeries, intimate restaurants, and book stores. While the Village has become much more main-stream than it was in the past, it is still home to everyone from students, to professionals, families, artists, celebrities, and academics. Even though most of the residences are older buildings and townhouses, there are also beautiful new modern buildings, making it easy for anyone to find their ideal home.
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In Greenwich Village every narrow, winding, tree-lined street, each picturesque building, and every old-world shop serves as a reminder of this neighborhood’s legendary bohemian history. The area became known as the primary residence of avant-garde and alternative culture from the beginning of the 20th century when small presses, art galleries, and experimental theater first began to flourish here. Once a hotbed of political rebellion, home to the Beat Generation in the 1950’s, and birthplace of folk music in the 1960’s, the Village has traditionally been a focal point of new movements and ideas, whether political, artistic, or cultural. In lower Manhattan, the Village is bounded by 14th Street in the North to Houston Street in the South, Fourth Avenue in the East to Seventh Avenue in the West. Washington Square Park is the center of the Village, adjacent to the main campus of New York University, with other small parks scattered throughout the neighborhood. The area has retained its historic charm due to the multitude of owner-operated boutiques, bakeries, intimate restaurants, and book stores. While the Village has become much more main-stream than it was in the past, it is still home to everyone from students, to professionals, families, artists, celebrities, and academics. Even though most of the residences are older buildings and townhouses, there are also beautiful new modern buildings, making it easy for anyone to find their ideal home.
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