Norwood - Kingsbridge Heights Historic Walking Tour

Norwood - Kingsbridge Heights Historic Walking Tour
Ab USD 85,00 $
  • Dauer: 150 Minuten (ca.)
  • Ort: Bronx, NY
  • Produkt-Code: JJVNKH01

Originally named North Woods, this neighborhood has a mixture of historical significance (From its early beginning as home of the Mosholu Indians, to it becoming the birthplace and dwelling of many stalwarts of contemporary American History (Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein).


Kingsbridge played a significant role in the American Revolution as home to the site of Fort Independence which was rediscovered in 1915. During the early 1900’s there was a surge of Irish and Eastern European Jews who contributed to the lush development of the neighborhood.


Meeting Location: Valentine - Varian House (Van Cortlandt Park East and Bainbridge Avenue) 

Nearest Subway: D Train to 205th Street and 2 block walk to VCP East.

Estimated Duration: 3 hours