NYC History HQ
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History of Broadway
Broadway is one of the oldest and most iconic thoroughfares in New York City, with a history that spans centuries and civilizations., stretching over 13 miles through Manhattan into the Bronx and Westchester County. Unlike most other avenues in Manhattan, Broadway predates the city’s grid and urban planning efforts. Its diagonal path across the island makes it both physically and symbolically distinct, serving as a spine that connects centuries of stories, peoples, and transformations. Indigenous Origins: The Wickquasgeck Trail Long before Dutch settlers arrived, the path we now know as Broadway was a vital trade and travel route used by…