Show overview
The Bowery Boys launched in 2015 and has put out 3 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 1 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 14 min and 31 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 10 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year.
From the publisher
New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people knows its familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?
Latest Episodes
00: The First Introduction
An introduction to The First, a new podcast from Greg Young of the Bowery Boys: New York City History podcast.
42 Triangle Factory Fire
Come listen to the strange and shocking facts of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of March 1911, of a workplace tragedy that changed how New Yorkers live and work in a world of tall, potentially dangerous buildings.
#78 The Great Fire Of 1835
The Great Fire of 1835 devastated the city during one freezing December evening, destroying hundreds of buildings and changing the face of Manhattan forever. It underscored the city's need for a functioning water system and permanent fire department. So why were there so many people drinking champagne in the street? Listen in as we recount this breathtaking tale of the biggest fire in New York City history. www.boweryboyshistory