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Clinton (CL)

Neighborhood Boundaries:

North 59th Street
East 8th Avenue
South 42nd Street
West Hudson River

Notable Features:

An industrial district that by 1850 had slaughterhouses, warehouses, factories, and tenements. The Irish were the largest ethnic group and the area was notorious for gangs. Contains De Witt Clinton park, and also on the edge is the Port Authority bus terminal. Has a location close to Lincoln Center and the Theater District.

Other Features:

Was once referred to as Hell's Kitchen.

Photos and images coming soon
 
   
Neighborhood boundaries as defined in: Jackson, Kenneth T. (Editor). The Encyclopedia of New York City. New Haven, Ct.: Yale University Press, 1995. Lock, UGL F128.2 .E75 1995
 
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Last Modified: 7 August 2006 djb
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