NYC's Gramercy Park Neighborhood Fancy-Pants Tour
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2023
- Tom Delgado takes you around the Gramercy Park neighborhood, talking about Samuel Ruggles, the private park, the Player's Club, National Arts Club, Washington Irving, and NYC history. Shot by Phil Rizdon.
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I never get tired of looking at the older New York buildings with the unique artistic features. This video was enlightening in many ways. So much history in New York.
Until recently, I lived about six blocks north of the park for the past 20 years. I always made it a point to walk by it when going in that direction. It's such a lovely oasis it always helped with mood or energy.
Also, I often got to see one of those residents regularly. who as you said don't leave until they are carried out. In this case it was Ric Ocasek, lead singer of the Cars. I always loved to see him not just because I was a fan, but he was always dressed wonderfully, like an Elder Rock and Roll gentleman. RIP, Ric.
Ric lived with his wife Paulina Porizkova in a house on 19th street; they had raised a family there. As residents of 19th street, they didn't have a key to the park, but maybe they had friends who lived on the park. In any case, Paulina has since moved elsewhere in Manhattan since Ric's untimely death. I walked and still walk dogs in One Lexington Avenue, which is right at the top of the park; I didn't know Ric and Paulina had lived on 19th street, but they had lived there long enough to raise a family.
Calvert Vaux (4:48) designed many buildings around the city, including the Newsboys' Lodging-House at 295 East 8th street; this was a place the "grimy little boot-blacks and their rivals in trade, the newsboys" could stay for a night-per a Harper's Magazine article from 1886. www.opengreenmap.org/greenmap/east-village-eco-culture-map/newsboys-lodging-house-25044 That building, of course, has since been turned into condos.
For the first few months I lived in Manhattan-in 1980-I lived in 18 Gramercy Park south, which is at the corner of Irving Place; at the time, it was a Salvation Army residence for young ladies (and spinsters) and they lent out their key to women who lived there. Having been inside, I can say it's the most boring-ass park in the city.
I lived on 26th off First. I’d also walk by the park a lot when going to Union Square or a show at Irving Plaza etc. It always felt a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan.
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Agreed!!
Never knew private parks were a thing. Defeats the purpose of having city parks. Always good to see a Tom video. A true New York historian but in a fun way.
I love the warm old world charm of the tangerine patina on that Arts Club building! 🧚♀
PS Oh, did I forget to mention that you are always fun and entertaining as well. 🧚♀
The Irving section, the building behind your right shoulder across the street is in the opening title sequence of Head of the Class. Watch Howard Hessman try to get to work.
Dr. Johnny Fever?
@@user-er3ri6sc3j The one and the same. 🤘
Love the history and the humor!😍😍
It's an honor to listen to and watch the greatest singer and the smartest man alive spitting out the history of the neighborhood at ease :)
Tom, you're a freaking gem!
have a good day 😎
All I got from this video is Tom is the smartest man alive
I love how much this guy knows ... and also how afraid of him Anna Kasparian would be by assuming he was homeless.
I've been binge-watching your "Walking Tour" series of NYC! (btw, why isn't this video in 4K, like your other recent videos, Tom?)
Welcome back Phil! Great video again Tom. I've always wondered about those houses, gorgeous.
one of my favorite hidden gem in NYC, there's a very cool speakeasy bar called dear irving across the street from Casa mono, which is also one of the best tapas restaurant
PHIL! You didn't even walk under any scaffolding to make Phil use his magic fingers.
That sounded better in my head.
I almost snuck into the park once. I was across the street and saw the gate was wide open, but by the time I crossed someone closed it.
Thank you Tom
Welcome back Phil!
Literally was here 5 mins ago! Great video, Tom!
Barbara Stanwyck-James Mason movie "East Side West Side" took place in Gramercy Park. Ava Gardner and Nancy Davis (later Reagan) were also in it.
Interesting, Big Valley meets Mandingo/Lolita. Frank Sinatra dame meets First lady.
@@user-er3ri6sc3j Stanwyck was one of the highest paid actresses in the 30's and 40's. Double Indemnity and Baby Face are my favorite Stanwyck films
@@eth39232 Thanks interesting. Fred MacMurray from my three sons. I use to watch Big Valley with Lee Majors and Linda Evans amazingly still alive. I'm 51 so I can only go back so far.
Always enjoy your videos ! Good history to have about Gramercy Park ,,
omg Phil is back!! Very enjoyable tour!
I’m glad Phil figured out how to hold the camera so it’s not 2 feet over your head
Phil's baaaaacccckkkk!!!
As always a fun filled video!
Love this video, and learning about NYC
Jimmy Fallon lives at the Gramercy ( red building) ; Stanford White was architect of Player's club. Pete's Tavern food isn't all that great; it's greasy bar food, essentially. Been there , done that. Thanks for the video, Tom. Keep up your labor of love...better than practicing law, i presume.
Stanford White was also a member of the *Sewer Club* , 80 Washington Square East, built by McKim, Mead & Bigelow and Lucius Tuckerman in 1879 as the Benedick. Tuckerman was vice-president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and member of National Academy of Design. He built the apartments with lofts for artists.
Another fantastic video, Tom! My son & I had dinner at Pete's Tavern after you shared it, and we had a fantastic time! Thank you. We also walked around the neighborhood afterwards. We learn so much about the history of NYC through your videos.
Another sick and informative tour as always!!!
TomDnyc legendary tour as always ❤. 👍👍👍 When would you tour riverside park /riverside drive in the upper west side and their historic mansions?
Love this video and welcome back Phil!
Hello tomnyc, great video and I appreciate your hard work very much! 😊
I can't believe I wasn't subscribed, I've enjoyed this channel for a while now, definitely subscribed now! My friend lived in Gramercy Park for over 20 years...the park us beautiful and I didn't even realize that was Edwin Booth until I was looking at pictures I took in the park and read the name on the statue and was like...wait...what? He was the Brad Pitt of Broadway. I remember the Gramercy hotel was beautiful too. I know every year since 9/11 they left the park open for anyone to come in that day....I wonder if they still do that. Anyway, great episode and history lesson.
Fun video Tom. And you’re a good singer!
Terrific!
Thank you for doing Gramercy Park!!
Thank you for sharing New York.
What a weird thing to have a private park... I can understand why someone would be upset not being allowed to enter.
Snobs
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True, I would go over to Union square park or to Stuyvesant Square to the east between 15th to 17th streets on 2nd Avenue.
Phil is back baby!!
The new house of Carrie Bradshaw !!!!!! ❤❤❤ 😂😂
Underrated comment “i think ive seen that guy on the subway actually” 😂
Love love you. Been a fan. Enjoy all your videos. You are a star!
I remebered the GRAMERCY RIFS gang from the Warriors movie.
Nice meeting you the other night on Roosevelt AVE. I was hammered but I remembered lol. Go check where Mickey Spillane(Leader of The Westies) was whacked in Woodside.
Hey Marty!
That was hilarious when that thing flew out of your mouth Tom😂
Love your vids
Tom is the man.
Great Vid!
Awesome video
Thank god Phil is back
OMG! 15:06 regurgitated a grain of rice, capture the moment! 😂I miss your livestreams, I hope you try it again! Better yet when I visit NYC again we should meet up and do a collaboration! Cheers! 🥂
Lizzo and Tom collab yes make it happen!
Brings back memories, I thought you were going to show Washington Irving HS though. I went there in 1992-1993.
Hey Tom! What's up? Wow! Gramercy park is one of my fave!
TOM IS THE SMARTEST MAN ALIVE
Yay! Phil!!!
I had grown rather fond of Eric. He added a lot to the videos.
He'll be back!
Always glad to have my New York fix, living in soulless Cali.
Fancy video Tom! Thank you for the amazing tour. Also suck plug
Sorry to hear that they didn’t let you inside the park. Still a great tour! 🙌🙌🫶🙌🙌
LOL i walked past the building with the knights outside the front one night and it literally gave me adams family vibes. beautiful place though
Sick plug
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Pretty good Dylan
Please do a history of Sunnyside Gardens Park and Phipps Garden apartments!
You have been missed
I wonder if the Grammercy Riffs had a key
Long time no see.
Mercy, amigo. Didn’t Teddy Roosevelt grow up around there? I thought I remembered seeing a plaque.
Yes his birthplace is at 28 East 20, it’s a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. The house itself is a reconstruction on the same site it was redone by an organization known as the Women’s Roosevelt Memorial Association and has been open as a museum since 1923!! Well worth a visit a hidden gem in NYC
Phil!
😢you were staanding in front of Carol Lyndies house . Kames Beards place. Friers club. Telehone company. I can't remember but the eatery forks and such 19th street the international garment union lou chois.
It’s pronounced “krom muurashuh”. Emphasis on the second syllable. Love the chanel!
I love you man ❤
Everyone does
Good video, interesting facts, but not enough walking.
Tell Dolla Bill get at me man!
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Dutch "Krom" = Cromm, "Moerasje" = Moo-rashYUH; is indeed "Crooked little swamp". Almost, Tom :-)
Hi phil
I think it was discovered the competition within the city to have the most prettiest neighborhood hey babe you have the key you unlock the door listen is it a crime Sade😊😅
What happened to the Gramercy Park Hotel?
I kept looking out for fancy pants but even everyone was in shorts. Maybe those were the fancy pants hey
Theodore Roosevelt birthplace right down the block.
Jimmy Fallon had a place overlooking the park for a long time before selling it to actress Cara Delevingne
IM GLAD I HAVE THE PRIVATE PARK. NO HOMELESS DRUG ADDICTS SLEEPING IN MY PARK/AREA. SO IT DOES EFFECT PROPERTY VALUES.
Chaos 😆😆😆😆😆
New yorker's never say: "Ave" We say "lex" or "third"
It's a shame that one cannot walk around in Gramercy Park unless you live in one of the surrounding properties. An early example of a gated community, alas.
i was afraid we converted to some sort of TED presentation type of deal.
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I think you need to wear fancier pants.😂
Give this guy an HBO series already! Tom is a true triple threat: funny, smart and has good baseball hats!
prominent members? 😳
One day the Earth will be a 'private park'...
🗣🤒🔌⚡️Good💩🤤 😁👍🏽#LaPlugga🔌
Not going in why video it
Really? I was waiting to see the inside of this stupid park. I need to crap in it.
Now, now, this is not Bushwick
Pffffffp, tell us something that we don't know Mr. Smartest Man Alive and now that we know your real name, please don't change your name to Mr. Obvious and tell us that your Mom's maiden name was Madame Psychic!!! 😂😂😂
11:08, Mandela Effect?
They have a lot of nerve shooing u away, u probably know more bout the neighborhood than some of them do 🤦🏿
You should buy a bunch of brown feeder rats and let them go in the park
Love that hood. So clean