Enjoy exploring New York neighborhoods — then and now!
Joyce Gold History Tours of New York offers exceptional walking tours and vehicle tours of special Manhattan neighborhoods. These tours are fun, insightful, and memorable experiences where you'll discover how the city's fascinating past illuminates its vibrant life today. For over 25 years, Joyce Gold, a recognized expert and educator in New York history, has been guiding New Yorkers and visitors alike. Whether leading tours on foot, in a car, limousine, or bus, Joyce connects her group to NYC's roots and receives rave reviews.
NYU Fall 2010 course:
"Walking & Talking NYC"
Joyce Gold, Instructor
starts
Tuesday,
Sept. 28, 6pm
50% Discount for Seniors
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Public Walking Tour Feature...
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE —
ROMANTIC PASSAGEWAY
THAT JOINS TWO ISLANDS
Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 1 PM
Since its opening in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has been an icon of New York City. It still evokes amazement for its engineering, its beauty, and the views from its raised, wooden walkway. Poets, novelists, filmmakers, and painters have celebrated it, as “a living connection” of architectural grace and strength.
- Tour highlights include:
- The fascinating story of the site, design and construction of the bridge
- Spectacular views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the great harbor of New York
- The first section of the new Brooklyn Bridge Park, eventually to encompass 1.2 miles along the Brooklyn waterfront
MEET: City Hall Park fountain, Broadway & Park Place.
For many years through her company Joyce Gold History Tours of New York, Ms Gold has been showing city history to New Yorkers and visitors alike. She teaches New York history at New York University and the New School University. She has written guidebooks on the history of the Financial District and Greenwich Village history and contributed entries to The Encyclopedia of New York City.