The Dark Side of Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

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  • čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
  • Tour guide and comedian, Tom Delgado, takes you around Lower Manhattan and tells you the stories of some of the darker episodes of its history. He talks about the Subway Vigilante, the Wall Street Bombing, the Fraunces Tavern Bombing, Jeffrey Epstein, and the Revolutionary War. Shot by Eric Thirteen.
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Komentáře • 503

  • @charlesmicheaux4121
    @charlesmicheaux4121 Před 2 lety +193

    As a Black America I really appreciate your commentary on the slave mart in NYC. I've never heard of anyone speaking of this before. You force us to subscribe with your brilliance! I'm tuned in!!!

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud Před 2 lety +29

      Brother I'm from NYC and use to work on Wallstreet , there was a Slave Burial Ground I use pass everyday on my way to work.
      I use to Work for Goldman Sachs,
      Spiritually I couldn't handle it and walked away from a six figure salary
      I stop telling stories from the inside because it fell on deaf ears, and my friends would dismiss them, they were so far removed from the places people and thing I was prevy too
      That it sounds like a SiFi or Folk Tale
      Story to them.
      Working there I saw first hand that
      Satan is very real...

    • @christinajones7696
      @christinajones7696 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Peakfreud Wow! I would like to hear your stories.

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud Před 2 lety +5

      @@christinajones7696 It would sound like science fiction ...
      But I'll tell you one thing to see how you'll digested it..
      The Probabilty of World Trade Center
      Bombings were discussed yrs and yrs before it actually happened.
      At the time, in 90's it was like "Yeah Right never happen" in 2021 30yrs later it's a conspiracy theory 🤷‍♂️
      I'm uncomfortable talking about some of the stuff, it's just one of those things you'd have to be there .
      I was there, before, during and after.

    • @KillahBartt
      @KillahBartt Před 2 lety +1

      You could literally go on CZcams and see other black people talking about it

    • @juhumamamam3768
      @juhumamamam3768 Před 2 lety

      @@Peakfreud so it was discussed? What now?

  • @yusufhasaan8781
    @yusufhasaan8781 Před rokem +4

    I interviewed for a job in lower manhattan. The energy down there felt very heavy and dark. It Makes sense now with the history and everything that happened.

  • @judithhinton5784
    @judithhinton5784 Před 2 lety +128

    Interesting stories of lower Manhattan, and thanks for keeping it real regarding NYC's role during slavery. Great tour as usual, Tom.

  • @Queerpunx
    @Queerpunx Před 2 lety +52

    Loving these "Dark Side of" series. More more!

    • @roysacks1788
      @roysacks1788 Před 2 lety +6

      Dark side of Lower Manhattan
      with no mention of 9/11.

  • @MONET8iAM
    @MONET8iAM Před 2 lety +38

    My grandpa told me about the Subway Vigilante earlier this year. A few years ago there was an art installation in the old Domino Sugar factory in Williamsburg highlighting the slaves who worked on the sugar. There were statues made of sugar including slave children and a huge mammy-spinx. It smelled terrible in there, but it was a great exhibition. The artist is Kara Walker.

    • @penskepc2374
      @penskepc2374 Před 2 lety +8

      He wasn't a vigilante, his life was threatened and he defended himself.

    • @MONET8iAM
      @MONET8iAM Před 2 lety

      @@penskepc2374 I’m just going by the name that they referred to him as. I guess they named him that because he was prepared, idk 🤷🏾‍♀️.

    • @user-nj1zu2nf1x
      @user-nj1zu2nf1x Před 2 lety

      @@MONET8iAM I haven't been over there in a while. I thought they were taking that down the sugar factory. I guess not yet? Surprised they haven't put up luxury condos yet

    • @MONET8iAM
      @MONET8iAM Před 2 lety +2

      @@user-nj1zu2nf1x actually yes. They’ve built around it. There are luxury buildings and a cute little park on the waterfront called Domino Park. Not sure what they’ve done (if anything) with that particular building. I also haven’t been out there in almost a year, so I’m not sure if the photos on google are just renderings or not.

    • @user-nj1zu2nf1x
      @user-nj1zu2nf1x Před 2 lety

      @@MONET8iAM interesting, thanks. Will have to take a ride over there on a day it's not freezing

  • @ZAPunx
    @ZAPunx Před 2 lety +7

    Needed this today. Love ya Tomski!

  • @RK-fx4sv
    @RK-fx4sv Před 2 lety +3

    This was a pleasant surprise!! Thanks for posting!!

  • @angelicagaldos
    @angelicagaldos Před 2 lety +3

    Dark indeed. Awesome video Tom. I can't wait for the next video

  • @roscoemuttley
    @roscoemuttley Před 2 lety +11

    Excellent tour guide, Mr. Tom...Great job!

  • @keet3028
    @keet3028 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow 4k Tom... im Shook!!! Another great informative video. you are the best.

  • @Gnatn
    @Gnatn Před 2 lety +3

    Loved this video! I used to live down in that area during college and it was so neat to see all of these spots after so long. Great information!

  • @Distantwizard
    @Distantwizard Před 2 lety +3

    Tom I have to watch one full ad and I can't even skip till the second ad, congratulations u made it 🤙🏻

  • @1Classy
    @1Classy Před 2 lety +40

    You always bring the most interesting information that even we native New Yorkers aren't aware of. Still catching up on past videos. So glad I came across your channel. I'm hooked!! Thank you for what you're doing here.

    • @landocalrisian2014
      @landocalrisian2014 Před rokem +1

      💯💯

    • @Golden_Age_Of_Sound
      @Golden_Age_Of_Sound Před 10 měsíci +1

      Went to college with Tom he is easily one of the most intelligent, interesting and freaking funniest people I’ve ever met. Go Gators 🐊 🙌

  • @stina7
    @stina7 Před 2 lety +3

    Not sure how I stumbled upon this video, but this is absolute gold. New subscriber and thumbs up from Boston!!

  • @jimmaloney3738
    @jimmaloney3738 Před 2 lety +3

    Well done Tom, another great video.....Keep going pal!

  • @synthlabsintl.9063
    @synthlabsintl.9063 Před 2 lety +2

    Been waiting for this one!! 🙌🏻

  • @outdoorinfluencer
    @outdoorinfluencer Před 2 lety +3

    Interesting video!! Really enjoyed watching this video!!

  • @hhh9802
    @hhh9802 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for your videos, man! All of them are really cool! Keep it up!

  • @keithdantonio680
    @keithdantonio680 Před 2 lety +6

    This is the first video of yours that I’ve ever watched you seem like a pretty good likable dude so I’m gonna watch more of your videos

  • @craiglanigan8289
    @craiglanigan8289 Před 2 lety +1

    Another interesting wander around NYC. Thanks for sharing Tom & merry Xmas!

  • @stevendaniel8126
    @stevendaniel8126 Před 2 lety +11

    This guy is just so smart....Wish I was in his circle of friends.

  • @stevevorgias6734
    @stevevorgias6734 Před 2 lety

    This was the first video I found today and I enjoyed it very much. Love the knowledge and your sense of humor. Keep up your good work.

  • @ouigisboredroom
    @ouigisboredroom Před 2 lety +1

    Most excellent channel ! I can’t stop watching. Such interesting history.

  • @mag6976
    @mag6976 Před 2 lety

    I see your content flourishing, keep the pace up!

  • @US_Joe
    @US_Joe Před rokem +1

    Great videos and documentaries. I glad I discovered you. thank you sir!

  • @thomas45081
    @thomas45081 Před rokem

    I love your video tours ... but also love the history you add to these ... awesome stuff, guy!🟪

  • @mredible475
    @mredible475 Před 2 lety +10

    Awesome Tom. I’d like to hear your take on the tunnels of NYC and what’s beneath Grand Central!

  • @Ehadow91
    @Ehadow91 Před 2 lety +9

    Love these videos, they are so entertaining!!! Always very informative about NY events that have taken place. So interesting, please keep them coming. Any Teddy or Franklin Roosevelt type tours in the future?

  • @michaelfranchek331
    @michaelfranchek331 Před 2 lety +24

    Trivia: at the 2:04 mark… the 3 windows above the pock marks was JP Morgan’s private conference room, overlooking the corner of Wall and Broad Streets. You had to pass through his private office to enter it. I managed the company’s move from 23 to 60 Wall Street in 1989

    • @rainypath96
      @rainypath96 Před 2 lety +1

      He died in 1913 so I imagine that was his former office

  • @Yvonne2tango
    @Yvonne2tango Před rokem

    Entertaining and interesting facts. Better the other nyc tour guide video I’ve seen, truly.

  • @paulmcdonough1093
    @paulmcdonough1093 Před 2 lety +3

    Fantastic video Tom as usual funny informative

  • @dontask6863
    @dontask6863 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff. Very informative and I like the delivery. Your character cracks me up. Haha

  • @efremrivera6776
    @efremrivera6776 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved the vídeo! Thought you where posting the Foto Op, with my fat ass....🤣. Thanks for taking a break from recording to chat a bit, hopefully next time can book the tour. Love your content and should have a lot more viewers for sure! Gotta do some more Whatatown!

  • @jakemarch-jones2789
    @jakemarch-jones2789 Před 5 měsíci

    Dude… your videos are absolutely brilliant. Visiting New York City this coming October and will be absorbing your content in the meantime! Thank you!

  • @sadieschwartz6874
    @sadieschwartz6874 Před rokem +1

    Came for the content, stayed for the comedic timing. Had a great laugh, thank you! So good

  • @geoffreyselvage1673
    @geoffreyselvage1673 Před 2 lety

    Interesting video, as always. Happy Holidays Tom D.

  • @howdieall
    @howdieall Před 2 lety +1

    Merry Christmas Eric Thirteen!
    And Tom Delgado 3!

  • @joeygio
    @joeygio Před 2 lety +3

    I was waiting for the lush vocals and Tom delivered! I truly love wagon wheel

  • @hungrysoles
    @hungrysoles Před 2 lety +6

    Hi Tom. Another great video. I'm glad you mentioned Henry Clay Frick, since I'm from Pittsburgh, where he also had a mansion and was laid to rest. Keep making more interesting videos.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your tour. Happy Holidays to you.

  • @bettyjones9220
    @bettyjones9220 Před 2 lety

    just discovered your fabulous channel……love that you report on the dark reality of my favourite city…subscribed and shared my new discovery with friends🙂

  • @moses-525
    @moses-525 Před 2 lety

    Quality work. I am sure you’ll have a hit show. Thank you

  • @BigDyse
    @BigDyse Před 2 lety +2

    I live in the lower East side Manhattan and I work all thru there wall st, Fulton st, pearl st, and it def has a “feel” to it like some messed up things def went on around there..

  • @eliskagray1546
    @eliskagray1546 Před 2 lety

    Just found your video today and subscribed. Great video.

  • @jmelendez740il
    @jmelendez740il Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video Tom. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @METALFACEDOOMXXXX
    @METALFACEDOOMXXXX Před 2 lety +1

    Great job bro love your videos 👍🏾

  • @MikeP2055
    @MikeP2055 Před 2 lety +20

    I enjoy the hell outta these! History is fascinating, despite some of it being grim and bummer-y.
    Side notes:
    1- Models and bottles sounds like a godawful nightmare.
    2- I don't think I need to tell you who "wrote" Wagon Wheel.
    3- Your gopnik pose is on point, comrad! 😉

    • @mickyosully4592
      @mickyosully4592 Před 7 měsíci

      FYI - models (which he refers to as fashion models) are actually financial models…which may be more / less douchey depending on how you interpret lol

  • @OUTNABOUTwithYoursTrulyLIZZOC

    Great informative tour! Keep it up 👍

  • @cheekyj6441
    @cheekyj6441 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanx Tom. Love ❤️ your videos. Can't wait to get back to NY. ❤️ from Sydney Australia.

  • @wendym5137
    @wendym5137 Před 2 lety +17

    You rock Tom ! In the space of such a short time you give us very facinating history . With the fun factor too . Thank you

  • @veromikes
    @veromikes Před 2 lety +4

    Another masterpiece.Id love to see a Rockaway Beach Tour.Merry Christmas!

  • @onetruecalling
    @onetruecalling Před 2 lety +2

    Great tour of the dark side. I remember the days of random muggings well. Seems like we may be headed back there again

  • @patriciahartner7336
    @patriciahartner7336 Před 2 lety +3

    Love hearing your take on our little home town

  • @stevegold2717
    @stevegold2717 Před 2 lety +10

    Your Bernie geotag story is wrong the 3 men surrounded him and asked for money, that’s when Getz felt threatened and discharged his gun. He was found not guilty and those that were shot and still able to walk have been arrested numerous times since.

  • @newyorkvisionary
    @newyorkvisionary Před 2 lety +30

    Absolutely love these tours 😂 humor and commentary always 11/10

  • @thepartydontstarttil
    @thepartydontstarttil Před 2 lety +3

    As always… thanks for the education ✊🏽

  • @marydejesus1912
    @marydejesus1912 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks for the great history lesson , you the man . Mr Delgado ❤️

  • @SirCapeTV1959
    @SirCapeTV1959 Před 2 lety

    Great tour my friend, thank you for your story

  • @johnebuckland
    @johnebuckland Před 2 lety

    Really enjoyed this. Thankyou

  • @kerim1035
    @kerim1035 Před 2 lety +10

    Totally stumbled upon this channel, amazing ! Loving the content , fellow New Yorker here and quite surprised that I never heard of most of these dark Easter eggs , bravo keep up the good work

  • @sr-xv4hi
    @sr-xv4hi Před 2 lety

    Always enjoy you videos, tysm👏🙌🙏

  • @SUN.IM.OD1
    @SUN.IM.OD1 Před 2 lety +1

    👍👍 For the tour info .. like the spooky muzik too .

  • @barbarashirland9078
    @barbarashirland9078 Před 2 lety

    Just subscribed. Love how unabashed you are. Fresh! Really enjoy your pieces. Armchair insider travel. Doesn’t get any better than that! Thanks!

  • @Stardustfallout
    @Stardustfallout Před 2 lety +1

    Keep up the great work my friend

  • @taurknuckles7353
    @taurknuckles7353 Před 2 lety

    I work up the block lol this is dope man. Thanks for these vids!

  • @carmenmontenegro229
    @carmenmontenegro229 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you from my heart for this very interesting video.❤

  • @hereforit2347
    @hereforit2347 Před 2 lety +43

    Thank you for this. My mother’s side of the family is from New York, Philly, and Massachusetts since the the colonial period. People assume I am descended from only free African-Americans but I know different. Family lore has it that one of my East Coast ancestors was an escaped slave from Trinidad. My 23 and Me results confirmed my Trinidadian roots. My maternal grandfather, born in 1900, was a New Yorker by way of Barbados. My father’s side is from Ohio by way of Kentucky. Perhaps from a large plantation because there’s a town there named after a white “settler” and “farmer” with our last name, a name which a lot of Black people from Kentucky share. I am a true child of the African diaspora. ❤️🖤💚

    • @bonezzzz6330
      @bonezzzz6330 Před 2 lety +1

      Just another American!!!!

    • @hereforit2347
      @hereforit2347 Před 2 lety +5

      @@bonezzzz6330: Facts. And with a diverse and storied family history that I did not go into. Except for the Natives we are ALL from somewhere else. You sound like a hater. 😂

    • @bonezzzz6330
      @bonezzzz6330 Před 2 lety +2

      @@hereforit2347 not a hater. My parents are from other places but I'm born here. So I say I'm American. Thats the beauty of the country. You can be a mutt, in terms of nationalities, but we are all American at the end of the day
      And that's all I meant for you. Just another American!

    • @hereforit2347
      @hereforit2347 Před 2 lety

      @@bonezzzz6330: Okay. Thanks. I guess I was put off by all the exclamation points. I’m definitely an American.

    • @TwinParksBX
      @TwinParksBX Před 2 lety +1

      Black people were already in the america’s. Slave narratives are told in reverse. Read some of the conquistadors diary’s and written accounts on what they saw when they reached the America’s. Most of those slaves sold at the slave mart in the 1700’s were white.

  • @chrisgee6829
    @chrisgee6829 Před 2 lety

    1st timer here !
    Born & raised in NY and working throughout lower Manhattan. These are the exact locations I’ve worked super close by (Tjmaxx on broad st), Citibank by chambers. Thank you for this history. Looking forward to more videos. Keep on with the movement !

  • @francescabrown1863
    @francescabrown1863 Před 2 lety +1

    As a native new yorker who frequents the fidi/lower manhattan, this is truly fascinating!! So wonderful to learn all of these "hidden" bits of NY history! Thank you for the work you have put in to provide the audience with interesting and quality content.

  • @EdgarPerez-yv7et
    @EdgarPerez-yv7et Před 2 lety

    Great video Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆

  • @tadziosquest
    @tadziosquest Před 2 lety +6

    My father was on the subway vigilante jury.

  • @DansPiratelife
    @DansPiratelife Před 2 lety

    This channel is absolutely amazing

  • @42papyrus
    @42papyrus Před 2 lety

    How the hell did this become my favorite YT channel?? Great stuff Tom...and break a leg kiddo!

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Před 2 lety +3

    Nice tour, dark but informative and entertaining. Thanks.

  • @dorisq9241
    @dorisq9241 Před 2 lety +12

    Interesting stories on historical events not aware of, especially of the Sugar Houses and the Subway Vigilante. Thank you for being so down-to-earth and for your authenticity!

  • @eddiecordero2644
    @eddiecordero2644 Před 2 lety

    I found you while looking for NYC travel tips and this is exactly what I was looking for. But your scaring my baby with all those dark sounds lol. Gonna spend a weekend there in March with my wife

  • @jackwhite9126
    @jackwhite9126 Před 2 lety +18

    Hey Tom- Great video and it is clear that you have talent for presenting things in an intelligent and fun way. Hopefully you pitch these videos to a travel show- they are better than most things on TV these days. Best of luck and I appreciate your content!

  • @wapartist
    @wapartist Před 2 lety

    You crack me up brother. I go to NYC for work 1-2x a year. Definitely gonna find some of these spots

  • @michaelmorales1475
    @michaelmorales1475 Před 2 lety +2

    Another Great Video.

  • @BoricuaGirl69
    @BoricuaGirl69 Před 2 lety +8

    I was just there last month visiting from California for the first time. Very informative and funny at the same time 😂🤣😂🤣

  • @86pinkislove
    @86pinkislove Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel dude you are awesome! How fascinating!

  • @scottyp1348
    @scottyp1348 Před 2 lety +4

    I love this crazy guy, keep up the great vids and ❤️From UK

  • @churchillcoins8519
    @churchillcoins8519 Před 2 lety +1

    The photo of you in Yoga pants scared me to join Patreon. Great content, well worth it.

  • @glw5166
    @glw5166 Před 2 lety

    Dude this was so interesting. You have great personality for the screen,. No problem giving you a thumbs up and a subscribe!

  • @matthewbattye5343
    @matthewbattye5343 Před 9 měsíci

    This guy gets a big like for the humor and detail. Cheers to the camera guy as well.

  • @donnastedham9822
    @donnastedham9822 Před 2 lety +1

    I've been enjoying your videos and wondered if this is information you already know or do you research these places. Would have been interesting to see you in court as a lawyer. You are very funny in addition to being informative. May have to become a patreon.

  • @ayuadams
    @ayuadams Před 2 lety

    New subscriber here! I go to NYC once a year from Singapore and this is really educational content. 👍

  • @paulwilliams4092
    @paulwilliams4092 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video thanks for sharing 👍

  • @loom1c
    @loom1c Před 2 lety

    Good looking host. The book in the back pocket accentuates another part of the physical. The last time I was in Chinatown was a dark cold evening. I was lost.

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj Před 2 lety +1

    Your the best. I miss my home town so much. You’ve taken me back home.

  • @stephenenders2066
    @stephenenders2066 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for making my night of work go faster ✨

  • @oscararagon6648
    @oscararagon6648 Před 2 lety +1

    Ahhhh sheeeee new tomdnyc!!!

  • @lilly8090
    @lilly8090 Před rokem +1

    I was born in the city of New York,(Roosevelt Hospital ) graduated from Jane Addams Vocational High School, and I am embarrassed and upset that I never heard about any of this in my history classes! Thank You Tom D!

  • @michaelshearer3559
    @michaelshearer3559 Před 2 lety

    I definitely enjoyed this. My kids are wanting to move to manhattan for school so nice to brush up on my dark history. Thanks!

  • @eliakimbenishchayil
    @eliakimbenishchayil Před 2 lety

    I just came to this out of curiosity but all this information is so intriguing I think I’m going to subscribe

  • @pradipkadam4785
    @pradipkadam4785 Před 2 lety

    I was in lower Manhattan just last month and never knew about this side of it. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting but dark too.

  • @giuseppegnazzo3154
    @giuseppegnazzo3154 Před 2 lety

    Great work Tom 👍🏻

  • @redbluebae4397
    @redbluebae4397 Před rokem +1

    I like the longer hair on you for some reason, makes you look more down to earth somehow

  • @goodnight3379
    @goodnight3379 Před 2 lety

    Thank you super interesting love the narrative you guys are great ♥️

  • @jonathanlawrence1401
    @jonathanlawrence1401 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice edit on the Patreon stuff!