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Washington Heights is a neighborhood in the northern part of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is named for Fort Washington, a fortification constructed at the highest natural point on Manhattan by Continental Army troops to defend the area from the British forces during the American Revolutionary War.
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- Little Red Lighthouse
- The High Bridge and High Bridge Water Tower
The highest natural point on Manhattan is found in Bennett Park located at about 183rd Street and Pinehurst Avenue. There’s an official plaque set into the rock, marking it as 265.05 feet above sea level. Bennett Park was the site of Fort Washington, the last stronghold in Manhattan of General Washington’s army and a resounding defeat by the Hessia...
Children’s literature matters! The Little Red Lighthouse is the only lighthouse remaining on Manhattan island, albeit a non-functioning one, is the subject of the 1942 beloved children’s book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, written by Hildegarde Swift and illustrated by Lynd Ward. The lighthouse, originally located at Sandy Hoo...
New Yorkers love to boast that our free tap water is great stuff, better than bottled water. While the first settlers in New Amsterdam may have enjoyed healthy, delicious local water from ponds, wells, and springs, the city’s population outgrew and polluted its local water supply. By 1835 we were short on water to fight fires, and local water was g...
- The Shabazz Center. Housed in the restored Audubon Ballroom where Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center is an institution dedicated to continuing the work of the two social justice activists.
- The Morris-Jumel Mansion. A must-visit for lovers of history and old homes, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is the only surviving free-standing, pre-Revolutionary War residence in Manhattan.
- United Palace Theatre. A sight to behold, the landmarked United Palace Theatre on Broadway between West 175th and 176th Streets opened in 1930 as one of five Loew’s “Wonder Theatres” that popped up across the city and New Jersey during this time.
- Elsa La Reina del Chicharron. 1249 St. Nicholas Avenue. Here to meet your chicharrón cravings, Elsa La Reina del Chicharron has reigned supreme in serving up fried pork for decades.
Washington Heights, located in the northern part of Manhattan, is a vibrant neighborhood with a rich history and diverse community. The neighborhood takes its name from Fort Washington, a Revolutionary War-era fortification that once stood on the heights overlooking the Hudson River.
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- Le Chéile. Restaurants. Washington Heights. The residents of the neighborhood all agree that Irish pub Le Chéile (pronounced leh kay-lah) stays true to its Gaelic name, which roughly translates to “togetherness.”
- Manolo Tapas. Restaurants. Spanish. Washington Heights. price 2 of 4. From the rustic brick facade and walls to the large paintings of Spanish countryside vistas and romantic lowlights, Manolo Tapas brings Spain’s northern Galicia region to northern Manhattan.
- La Casa Del Mofongo. Restaurants. Dominican. Washington Heights. price 1 of 4. In a neighborhood filled with tasty Latin cuisine options, La Casa Del Mofongo remains an ever- popular spot.
- Kazza Wine Bar. Bars. Washington Heights. With a relaxed vibe and homey decor, this bar is ready to make you feel like you’re in your own casa (Kazaa is a play on the Spanish word).
Washington Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 2,205 at the 2020 census . Washington Heights is a contiguous suburb of the city of Middletown. The community is in the town of Wallkill .
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Apr 24, 2023 · Toggle. 1. Sister’s Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center. 2. Morris-Jumel Mansion. 3. Sylvan Terrace. 4. Hispanic Society Museum & Library. 5. Word Up Community Bookshop. 6. Salento Colombian Coffee & Kitchen. 7. Highbridge Water Tower. 8. The High Bridge. 9. J. Hood Wright Park. 10. United Palace. 11.
