Bowery, Historic district in Lower Manhattan, United States
The Bowery is a street and neighborhood that runs diagonally through southern Manhattan, now lined with galleries, restaurants and residential buildings from different eras. Along its route, modern glass facades stand next to older brick structures, and several cross streets connect it with neighboring areas.
The name comes from the Dutch word for farm, as the route connected agricultural land with the early settlement in the 17th century. During the 19th century, the area became a lively entertainment district before later declining and undergoing extensive renewal in recent decades.
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Several subway lines stop at stations along the route, making it easy to reach different sections. Many shops and galleries open late in the morning, so a visit in the afternoon or early evening often works better for exploring.
Below the street surface, sections of old brewery cellars from the 19th century still run beneath parts of the area, a reminder of when beer was a major industry here. Some of these underground spaces were later used by artists and musicians as informal performance venues.
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