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New York in Song\n“Greenwich Village”<\/p>\n
New York in Song
\n“Greenwich Village”<\/p>\n
I wish that for just one time \n Before he became one of the most celebrated songwriters in modern history, Bob Dylan was the focal point of the folk rock scene that emerged from Greenwich Village<\/a> <\/strong>during the 1960\u2019s.\u00a0 \u201cPositively Fourth Street\u201d \u2013 the title refers to West 4th Street, which snakes its way across most of the Village \u2013 is one of many Dylan songs influenced by his life in Greenwich Village.<\/p>\n Primarily identified as the area below 14th Street, above Houston Street and west of Broadway, Greenwich Village is famous for its bohemian history.\u00a0 For years, it was home to musicians, artists and actors \u2013 both famous and struggling \u2013 who infused the area with a spirit of energy and creativity.\u00a0 Main strips include West 4th Street and Bleecker Street, which are populated with restaurants, cafes and interesting boutique shops specializing in everything from collectible record albums to designer eyeglasses.\u00a0 There are only a handful of high-rise buildings, because the neighborhood is landmarked and new structures must adhere to strict rules and conform to the area\u2019s existing architectural context.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Of course, another Dylan song comes to mind when comparing the area\u2019s bohemian history to the Village of today: \u201cThe Times They A-Changin\u2019\u201d.\u00a0 While the Village has preserved its flair and charm, it has also become one of the most marketable real estate areas in the world<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u201cPositively\u201d no starving artists could afford a\u00a0Greenwich\u00a0Village apartment<\/a> on West Fourth Street today, \u00a0or basically any where else in the Village.\u00a0 Gradually over the past twenty years, struggling bohemians have moved onto other areas such as the far East village<\/a>, the Lower East Side<\/a> and downtown Brooklyn<\/a>.\u00a0 For that reason, these areas have all been called \u201cThe New Village\u201d at one time or another.<\/p>\n But the energy and charm of Greenwich Village remain<\/strong>, and can never be copied.\u00a0 There is positively no substitute.\u00a0 Check out some of New York Habitat\u2019s great vacation rentals in Greenwich Village<\/a><\/strong>, and see for yourself.<\/p>\n Hidden Treasure: Chumley\u2019s at 86 Bedford Street (between Grove and Barrow Streets).\u00a0 If you don\u2019t know about it, you\u2019d never find it.\u00a0 There is no sign and the door is completely unmarked, a throwback to its days as a speakeasy during the 1920\u2019s.\u00a0 The place has the rustic charm of an old ale house and the walls are adorned with photographs of famous literary patrons such as John Fitzgerald and Eugene O\u2019Neill.\u00a0 In addition to its history and atmosphere, it\u2019s also a fun place to enjoy a few beers and some great, greasy pub food (burgers, steak and eggs, etc.).<\/p>\n Now we will learn about another part of the New York in\u00a0Song Series\u00a0and\u00a0this one is known\u00a0as the Thanksgiving Day Parade.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nYou could stand inside my shoes
\nAnd just for that one moment
\nI could be you<\/em>
\n– Bob Dylan, \u201cPositively Fourth Street\u201d\n<\/p>\n