The Evolution of the Bowery

The podcast episode delves into the history and transformation of the Bowery neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. It highlights how the neighborhood changed over time, from being a thriving area with theaters and shops in the 1800s to becoming New York's Skid Row in the mid-20th century. The episode discusses the Sunshine Hotel, one of the last remaining flop houses on the Bowery, which served as a refuge for individuals in desperate situations. The episode emphasizes how the Bowery, like the rest of the neighborhood, has undergone significant gentrification and is now filled with upscale residences and grocery stores.