TribeCa was once an industrial neighbourhood but has been repurposed into a trendy loft district. Its name was invented by real estate brokers in the 1970s to emphasize the area's trendiness.
Heading north, Greenwich Village was once home to several notable musicians' early careers. With NYU nearby, the youth vibe in this neighbourhood is quite evident.
Washington Square Park was laid in the 1800s and has long been used as a political activist's stage for their protests and rallies. The most notable monument here is the Washington Arch, which was built in 1892 to celebrate George Washington's presidency.
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