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Lady Liberty

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The STATUE of LIBERTY

NEW YORK

The statue is a figure of Libertas, the Roman Goddess of Liberty. She holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and in her left hand carries a tabula ansata inscribed JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776 in Roman numerals), the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. A broken chain and shackle lie at her feet as she walks forward, commemorating the national abolition of slavery following the American Civil War. After its dedication, the statue became an icon of freedom and of the United States, seen as a symbol of welcome to immigrants arriving by sea.

Bartholdi was inspired by a French law professor and politician, Édouard René de Laboulaye, who is said to have commented in 1865 that any monument raised to U.S. independence would properly be a joint project of the French and American peoples. The Franco-Prussian War delayed progress until 1875, when Laboulaye proposed that the French finance the statue and the United States provide the site and build the pedestal. Bartholdi completed the head and the torch-bearing arm before the statue was fully designed, and these pieces were exhibited for publicity at international expositions.

The torch-bearing arm was displayed at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, and in Madison Square Park in Manhattan from 1876 to 1882. Fundraising proved difficult, especially for the Americans, and by 1885 work on the pedestal was threatened by lack of funds. Publisher Joseph Pulitzer, of the New York World, started a drive for donations to finish the project and attracted more than 120,000 contributors, most of whom gave less than a dollar (equivalent to $30 in 2021). The statue was built in France, shipped overseas in crates, and assembled on the completed pedestal on what was then called Bedloe's Island. The statue's completion was marked by New York's first ticker-tape parade and a dedication ceremony presided over by President Grover Cleveland.

VISITING The STATUE of LIBERTY

And ELLIS ISLAND TOUR

ELLIS ISLAND

The TORCH

STATUE of LIBERT ELLIS ISLAND TOUR

Make the most of your time in New York and enjoy this early-access guided tour of Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty. Join the only tour allowed on the first ferry of the day to Liberty Island.

Discover the famous Statue of Liberty on a guided tour and ferry ride. Enjoy early access to Liberty Island, see clear views of the iconic New York skyline, and explore Ellis Island.

Begin your day at The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park), the historical gateway to Lady Liberty. Board the earliest ferry of the day (if you choose the earliest tour time) to avoid the crowds of tourists and sail away from Manhattan to greet the Statue of Liberty. Disembark at Liberty Island and join your guide on a walking tour of the island to learn the origins of the iconic Statue of Liberty. As you walk, take in views of the famed New York skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge. Wander through the Statue of Liberty Museum and see Lady Liberty’s original torch. Next, board the short ferry to Ellis Island. Hear a brief introduction about the Island's historical significance and get recommendations on what to do on the island from your guide. Then, explore this special place at your own pace.

Wander the site, enjoy the official audio guide, search the passenger records for family names, or pause for a quick bite to eat at the popular cafeteria. Either return to Manhattan with your guide on the ferry or stay to explore the island as long as you wish.

Go back in time and hear history come alive with your licensed NYC tour guide
Explore Liberty Island without distraction as the first tour group of the day
Enter the Ellis Island Museum and search for fascinating facts about your family
See the famed NYC skyline with beautiful views of the harbor and Lady Liberty
Visit Ellis Island and enjoy personal time to explore this living piece history

STATUE of LIBERTY - ELLIS ISLAND TOUR

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At WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK

Greenwich Village, often referred to by locals as simply "the Village", is a neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Greenwich Village has been known as an artists' haven, the Bohemian capital, the cradle of the modern LGBT movement, and the East Coast birthplace of both the Beat and '60s counterculture movements. Groenwijck, one of the Dutch names for the village (meaning "Green District"), was Anglicized to Greenwich. Two of New York's private colleges, New York University (NYU) and the New School, are located in Greenwich Village.

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MAP of GREENWICH VILLAGE

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The Village Cigar Shop

GREENWICH VILLAGE NEW YORK

Photo Copyright Daniel Bellino Zwicke

All Photos Except the 1st Photo and MAP are by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

All Rights Reserved

John's of Bleecker Street

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JOHN'S PIZZERIA

Since 1927

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MINETTA TAVERN

Photo Copyright DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

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Caffe Reggio

DYLAN , PACINO , HENDRIX , KENNEDY And OTHERS

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AL PACINO

At CAFFE REGGIO

GREENWICH VILLAGE

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Macdougal Street

Villa Mosconi , TIRO SEGNO CLUB , The MERMAID , CAFFE DANTE

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Inside CAFEE REGGIO

GREENWICH VILLAGE

ESPRESSO CAPPUCCINO CARAVAGIIO CASABLANCA

TEA and PASTRIES

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MONTE'S TRATTORIA

Since 1918

OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN

in GREENWICH VILLAGE

TONY , TOMASO , and MARIO

MONTE'S TRATTORIA

MACDOUGAL STREET

CLASSIC RED SAUCE JOINT

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CHEF PIETRO MOSCONI

and Some Fresh PASTA DOUGH

READY to GO

MONTE'S is One of DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN'S Few Remaining OLD SCHOOL

ITALIAN NEW YORK FAMILY OWNED RESTAURANTS LEFT

This Great Old NEW YORK ITALIAN RESTAURANT is RUN By PIETRO MOSCONI

and His SON PETER MOSCONI ,

and is a CHERISHED GREENWICH VILLAGE INSTITUTION

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TOMASO

Waiter at MONTE'S

PORTO RICO COFFEE IMPORTERING CO.

"THE BEST COFFEE in NEW YORK"

BAR NONE

PORTO RICO COFFEE is Owned by an ITALIAN-AMERICAN FAMILY

(The LONGO'S) and has been Importing Green Coffee Beans , ROASTING COFFEE

and SELLING IT in GREENWICH VILLAGE and All over NEW YORK Since1907

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BOB DYLAN'S FORMER HOUSE

78 MACDOUGAL STREET

The Old CAFFE DANTE is NO LONGER

But is Now an UPSCALE COCKTAIL LOUNGE

Though They Still Serve Great ESPRESSO and CAPPUCCINO

Caffe Dante operated as a True ITALIAN CAFFE for Exactly 100 YEARS

From 1915 to 2015 When Mario Flotta who owned the Caffe for 44 Years Sold It

It was then turned into the Upscale Cocktail Lounge it is Now.

It still retains the

Name DANTE

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MINETTA TAVERN

Photo Copyright Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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ARTURO'S

COAL OVEN PIZZA

A GREENWICH VILLAGE INSTITUTION

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The Old VESUVIO BAKERY

ITALIAN AMERICAN BREAD BAKER

GREENWICH VILLAGE

ITALIAN ENCLAVE

NEW YORK

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CHECKER CAB

The STREETS of GREENWICH VILLAGE

MANGIA ITALIAN

By Native GREENWICH VILLAGE AUTHOR

DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

That's The OLD ROCCO'S on THE COVER

NOW CARBONE RESTORANTE

ARTWORK COPYRIGHT Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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Classic GREENWICH VILLAGE BROWNSTONES

and BRICK HOUSES

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BLUE SINGER iN GREENWICH VILLAGE

MACDOUGAL STREET at MACDOUGAL ALLEY

FLORENCE IATLIAN BUTCHERS

HOME of THE NEWPORT STEAK

Customers Waiting for their STEAKS

FLORENCE PRIME MEATS

ITALIAN BUTCHERS

A NEWPORT STEAK

INVENTED by JACK OBALDI

ITALIAN BUTCHER 1947

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RAFFETTO PASTA

In GREENWICH VILLAGE Since 1906

HOMEMADE RAVIO

FRESH PASTA

VESUVIO

The Famous Old Storefront of VESUVIO BAKERY

Prince Street , NEW YORK NY

BAR at The SALGAMUNDI CLUB

For ARTISTS

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A CHECKER CAB

On West 8th STREET GREENWICH VILLAGE

These Classic Looking TAXI CABS Roamed the streets of GREENWICH VILLAGE

and all of NEW YORK Before they were taken out of service in the mid 1980s

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The WHITE HORSE TAVERN

Where DYLAN THOMAS Had His LAST DRINK

When Dylan Thomas went back to his Room at the CHELSEA HOTEL, Thomas stated that he just came back from The WHITE HORSE TAVERN, he said, "I just had

18 WHISKIES, I think it's the record." After Thomas's death, the bartender

at The White Horse said it was 9 Whiskies. Who knows for sure.

Dylan Thomas

In GREENWICH VILLAGE

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Thomas first travelled to the United States in the 1950s. His readings there brought him a degree of fame, while his erratic behaviour and drinking worsened. His time in America cemented his legend, however, and he went on to record to vinyl such works as A Child's Christmas in Wales. During his fourth trip to New York in 1953, Thomas became gravely ill and fell into a coma, from which he never recovered. He died on 9 November 1953. His body was returned to Wales, where he was interred at the village churchyard in Laugharne on 25
November 1953. .

A DESOTO on FIDth AVENUE

EASTER SUNDAY 2016

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ARTURO'S

THE BOYS at ARTURO'S

From L to R : "JOHNNY EYES" JOE , SALI, and SCOTTY

TONY The BARTENDER Tends Bar

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MINETTA TAVER and CAFE WHA

JIMI HENDRIX , BOB DYLAN , and Most All Famous FOLK SINGERS

of THE 60s ALL PERFORMED HERE at CAFE WHA

The MACARI FAMILY

and Cousin Daniel

EASTER DINNER 2017

TIRO SEGNO ITALIAN CLUB

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My GRANDFATHER

FILLIPO BELLINO

IMMIGRATED to NEW YORK

with My Nonna GIUSEPPINA in 1904

BAR PITTI

CELEBRITY HOT SPOT

And One of The BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS

in NEW YORK

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CHEF PIETRO Buying TRUFFLES

From TRUFFLE PURVEYOR

MONTE'S TRATTORIA

MACDOUGAL STREET

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Looking North to The EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

from MACDOUGAL STREET

GREENWICH VILLAGE

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CHEF GIOVANNI of TIRO SEGNO

with JOE MACARI (Macari Vineyards)

and ME (Daniel Bellino Zwicke)

at TIRO SEGNO PRIVATE ITALIAN CLUB

GREENWICH VILLAGE on EASTER SUNDAY 2017

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The HANGMAN'S TREE

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK

GREENWICH VILLAGE

The OLDEST TREE in NEW YORK

300 YEARS OLD

Looking Up to The EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

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JOE'S PIZZA

BEST SLICE in NEW YORK

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JACK O LANTERN

in GREENWICH VILLAGE

HALLOWEEN 2017

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ADA Dressed as a GYPSY

In Front of La LANTERNA

HALLOWEEN 2017

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AMY'S BAKERY CAFE

One of The BEST BREAD BAKERS in TOWN

GREAT CAKES TOO !

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Homes on GAY STREET

GREENWICH VILLAGE

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RAFFETTO PASTA

OVER 100 YEARS OLD

in GREENWICH VILLAGE

NEW YORK

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VILLAGE GATE

The SIGN is ALL THAT'S LEFT

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BABBO

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ITALIAN LADIES

HOMEMADE ITALIAN DINNER

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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke (Me)

Walking up MACDOUGAL STREET at MINETTA LANE

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OLD GREENWICH VILLAGE MOVIE HOUSE

CINEMA VILLAGE

Walking The Streets

of GREENWICH VILLAGE

My Trusty CONVERSE SNEAKERS

"I HATE ALL THE UGLY SNEAKERS PEOPLE WEAR THESE DAYS"

"GIVE ME MY CONS"

BAR CICHETTI

The 1st VENETIAN WINE BAR (Bacaro)

In The United States of America

Created by Chef / Wine Director DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

and TOM TARACI

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A SNOWY DAY in THE VILLAGE

Walking Down MACDOUGAL STREET

GREENWICH VIALLGE

MINETTA TAVERN

STEAKS BURGERS and FRITES

On SNOWY and RAINY DAYS

BEAN BOOTS are The BEST WAY

To NAVIGATE

The STREETS of GREENWICH VILLAGE

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The CORNELIA STREET CAFE

AN OLD STAND BY

FAICCOS'S PORK STORE

The BEST PLACE to GET ITALIAN SAUSAGES

SALUMI and VEAL SCALLOPINES

In GREENWICH VILLAGE

SUNDAY SAUCE

For The BEST

ITALIAN-AMERICAN

RECIPES ANYWHERE

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CAFFE VIVALDI

JONES STREET GREENWICH VILLAGE

NEW YORK

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CAFFE REGGIO

CAFFE REGGIO is Filled with Beautiful Art Works that include paintings from the School of Caravaggio , a Renaissance Bench from a MEDICI PALACE and a CEILING FAN From The Movie CASABLANCA. Caffe Reggio is a New York City Coffee House first opened in 1927 at 119 Macdougal Street in the heart of Manhattan's Greenwich Village. Italian Cappuccino was introduced in America by the founder of Caffe Reggio, Domenico Parisi, in the early 1920s. Inside the cafe, against the back wall, there is still the original Espresso Machine , made in 1902, that Domenico Parisi bought with his savings when he opened the cafe in 1927. The Caffe Reggio has been featured in many movies, including The GODFATHER Par II, NEXT STOP GREENWICH VILLAGE , The Kremlin Letter, Shaft, SERPICO , The Next Man, In Good Company, Inside Llewyn Davis and others. Many celebrities have been spotted or photographed in this location. In 1959, presidential hopeful JOHN F. KENNEDY made a speech outside the coffee shop. In 2010, the cafe was honored with a Village Award by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation for its status as a beloved and essential part of the neighborhood. Caffe Reggio has a bench from a palazzo of the Florentine Medici family of Renaissance fame. The bench is not roped-off and guests can sit on it and admire a painting from an artist of the school of Caravaggio.