The "Village," a Brief Look at New York's Famed Greenwich Village

New York’s famed Greenwich Village, commonly referred to simply as “the Village,” is a largely residential neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan, generally recognized as an extraordinarily important landmark of American Bohemianism where unconventional lifestyles often focus around musical, artistic, or literary pursuits. Known even by the late 1800s for its colorful, avant-garde residents and the alternative culture they propagate, the Village has traditionally been a focal point of new movements and ideas, whether political, artistic, or cultural.  Read More . . .