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Tenement Talks: The Lowline

Image: mlcastle Flickr

Image: mlcastle Flickr

Manhattan is finite. Finding open space in prime territory takes some serious creativity. The Lowline is a Lower East Side answer to The High Line, proposing to open up the one acre of subterranean space once occupied by the Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The Lowline aims to breathe new life into the forgotten terminal below Delancey Street, which was built in 1908 and abandoned in 1948. To discover the history of the former streetcar station, historic preservation researchers at Higgins Quasebarth unearthed a fascinating history. Come hear Dan Barasch, co-founder and executive director of the Lowline, and Rachel Firgens of Higgins Quasebarth discuss the findings of the past and how they might impact the future.

If everything breaks exactly right, The Lowline could go public by 2018, with a full outlay of retail, culture, and kids’ programming.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.











When: Wed., Nov. 12, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: Free
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Image: mlcastle Flickr

Image: mlcastle Flickr

Manhattan is finite. Finding open space in prime territory takes some serious creativity. The Lowline is a Lower East Side answer to The High Line, proposing to open up the one acre of subterranean space once occupied by the Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The Lowline aims to breathe new life into the forgotten terminal below Delancey Street, which was built in 1908 and abandoned in 1948. To discover the history of the former streetcar station, historic preservation researchers at Higgins Quasebarth unearthed a fascinating history. Come hear Dan Barasch, co-founder and executive director of the Lowline, and Rachel Firgens of Higgins Quasebarth discuss the findings of the past and how they might impact the future.

If everything breaks exactly right, The Lowline could go public by 2018, with a full outlay of retail, culture, and kids’ programming.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.

Buy tickets/get more info now