Ladies Mile: Money, Matrons, and Magnificence at the Dawn of the 20th Century

Janes Walk

Led By Jeremy Willinger

Explore Ladies Mile and why this stretch of Manhattan became known as the leading district of commerce and popular society. Spotlighting unique buildings and retailers between Union and Madison Squares, experience a tour replete with stores and stories, while discovering how Ladies Mile also influenced women’s suffrage, popular music, and shaped more than just the latest fashion trends.

Accessibility

This is a guided walk on NYC streets and we will go through several intersections. There are no stairs involved but plenty of local transit and citibike opportunities pre and post walk.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00 AM
1 hour

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
The intersection of Sixth Avenue and West 20th Street in Ladies' Mile. Photo: Matt Postal. Modifications: photo cropped.