NYC (P) Chinatown Highlights and Secrets (10:30AM)
About this event
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
Stops include landmarks such as the infamous “Bloody Angle,” the headquarters of Chinatown’s first “boss,” the spot where Irving Berlin wrote his first song, the only remaining 17th-century landmark in Manhattan and many more.
We will explore:
- Canal & Lafayette Street -- origin of Canal Street
- Canal to Baxter -- Columbus Park (*restroom here)
- Baxter to Worth -- Five Points
- Worth to Chatham Square
- Chatham to Shearith Israel
- Chatham to Mott
- Mott to Pell -- the birth of Chinatown, its oldest section; 1801 Church of the Transfiguration
- Pell to Doyer -- 12 Pell (Irving Berlin’s first song written here)
- Doyer to Bowery -- "bloody angle," opera house, secret tunnel, Nom Wah
- Bowery to Canal -- 1785 Moody House; Bulls Head Tavern; Bowery Boys gang headquarters
*Optional Lunch - Pay-On-Your-Own
After the tour, we’ll head to a nearby restaurant for an optional lunch to continue the conversation about the exhibit and enjoy each other’s company. Please plan to bring cash to cover your meal.
Our Guide: Mark Satlof
Mark Satlof is a fourth-generation New Yorker and a 40-year-plus habitue of Chinatown. He is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide and a regular guide for Untapped New York. He received a BA in History from Columbia University. In addition to sharing his knowledge of NYC as a tour guide, Mark is Senior Vice President of Shore Fire Media.
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Location
Near Canal Street - Meeting Location Shared After Registration
New York, NY
USA
Event Contact(s)
Loretta Lurie
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Registration Info
Registration is closed - Event is full and Waitlist is full
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration is not transferable without permission from the Event Contact.
Cancellation Policy:
NO REFUNDS
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