FLOATING PALACES ON THE NYC WATERFRONT WALKING TOUR
May 17 @ 10:15 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Over a hundred years ago, the Hudson River waterfront was the place where New York City cemented its status as one of the world’s greatest cities. Cargo, commuters, and international passengers jostled with dock workers, freighters, ferries, railroads, and giant ocean liners. Join us for a walking tour to explore how this dynamic waterfront worked in the age of TITANIC, LUSITANIA, and other floating palaces that once docked there.
This approximately 90-minute walking tour will be led by William Roka, a WSS – PONY Branch Board Member and the Director of Programs at Village Preservation. He is also an independent historian and writer. His research, presented at conferences in the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, and across the United States, has focused on the history of travel and ocean liners in the early 20th century.
An email with instructions on how to register for this limited-capacity event will be sent to all PONY Branch members. Be sure to register early to avoid missing out on this unique members-only experience!