Central Park's Seneca Village is Must-Know NYC History

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tomdnyc

tomdnyc

3 жыл бұрын

Tour guide and comedian, Tom Delgado, tells the lesser known story of Seneca Village, a black community in Central Park that was torn down to build New York's prized retreat. Shot by Phil Rizdon.
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@johnnybinnjjersey4744
@johnnybinnjjersey4744 3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best "tour guide" in NYC.
@gregoryambres1897
@gregoryambres1897 3 жыл бұрын
There is simply nothing cozier than sitting in the comfort of your own home in your jammies and touring NYC with Tommy. He's like your best-bro.
@designsewncreate
@designsewncreate 2 ай бұрын
THIS DARK PART OF HISTORY needs a major box office movie. Told from the narrative of our best writers, producers and directors, with a brilliant cast of actors and (new comers). No details should be redacted. Tell every story of every man, woman and child from the foundation of the village to the building and finishing of the Central Park.
@greghummel1753
@greghummel1753 3 жыл бұрын
Tom is the best at this. He needs a cable series.
@frodolives6671
@frodolives6671 2 жыл бұрын
Cables dead he needs a few million subs and a Patreon
@greghummel1753
@greghummel1753 2 жыл бұрын
@@frodolives6671 Cable still films this content and puts it out onto streaming. He’s not gonna get a million subs on KZfaq. He has a Patreon. This isn’t content for teenagers.
@ThecrazyJH96
@ThecrazyJH96 2 жыл бұрын
@@greghummel1753 speak for yourself
@TrainsFerriesFeet
@TrainsFerriesFeet Жыл бұрын
@@frodolives6671 He has a Patreon.
@mikestout5332
@mikestout5332 3 жыл бұрын
I like the "sick plugs" and my wife misses the "ooooOOOOOOOooooo's". She can imitate it perfectly and would use it on me whenever I said something I thought was clever, which in her estimate is never. The History Channel should give you your own show.
@johngiltzow4764
@johngiltzow4764 3 жыл бұрын
When I return to NYC, I want Tom to tour with my family.
@Gl6619
@Gl6619 3 жыл бұрын
You won’t regret it.
@SandraMartinez-gv1yf
@SandraMartinez-gv1yf 3 жыл бұрын
There are other tour guides as well. And why pay when you have this poo for free online
@BelieveInSkeptik
@BelieveInSkeptik 2 жыл бұрын
@@SandraMartinez-gv1yf come on Sandra. Thats not cool
@PierreMarkuse
@PierreMarkuse 3 жыл бұрын
See, now this is your style of video, spitting facts and showing the history of NYC, the very things that make NYC what it is. Would love to see more history-themed videos. Cheers!
@SusannahPerri
@SusannahPerri 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video and important history lesson. I just came back from a one week solo trip to NYC and am already planning a two week trip in September because I never even made it to Central Park, (among many other places I'd planned to visit)! I will definitely come to Seneca Village. :)
@luciaterrizzi1881
@luciaterrizzi1881 Жыл бұрын
Its Central Park as it is commonly and famously known today. Seneca Village was in the past in Central Park.
@conniedelio
@conniedelio 3 жыл бұрын
Tom, I remain grateful for all that I learn from you, all the laughs, and our shared appreciation of what makes NYC special beyond words. If you’re performing, you might want to get the word out in your video or in the comments. Stay well!
@TheDavidN
@TheDavidN 3 жыл бұрын
More of these please! Not just for the history, but loved learning about the African American and Immigrant communities that the city is built on.
@NB-nh2sf
@NB-nh2sf 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful for my parents both born into Jim crow who taught me actually American history. My parents banged black american history our achievements and lineage into my head. The amount of black history purposely erased to make it seem we didn't help litterally build an empire is sad. But we are resilient and we need to learn it.
@raineyj560
@raineyj560 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! We are not portrayed what ppl see on TV and the news. Our history is so vast & we built so many things that ppl take for granted. Don't hate us, appreciate us.
@felixgarcia9063
@felixgarcia9063 3 жыл бұрын
Tom! Please, you need to live stream so we can all interact! You're awesome doing these streams! Come on BROTHER!!!!
@sjmazzoli
@sjmazzoli 3 жыл бұрын
A Tom & Phil...instant classic...that's a fact jack....
@jennyjusino1249
@jennyjusino1249 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I'm a native New Yorker and I didn't know this! Man o man! Tell me about it! I'm all ears! 😯😯😯
@isaiahgdavis871
@isaiahgdavis871 3 жыл бұрын
It blows my mind how huge Central Park is, and used to belong to the people ✊🏾
@mlryap6345
@mlryap6345 3 жыл бұрын
not clicking the "Skip Ad" for you Tom, no, no. **patiently waits** Awesome tour, as always. Thanks, Tom & Phil!
@lonestar6457
@lonestar6457 3 жыл бұрын
Tom your knowledge of NYC history is terrific! I lived in NYC as a kid and have been to alot of the areas you review. But never realized the history which you discuss! Your amazing!
@georgepatten9119
@georgepatten9119 2 жыл бұрын
Been to the park a lot, never knew about this. It's not unusual for properties to be repurposed, but the elimination of an entire village is just crazy. Thanks for this informative upload
@INTUITIVENORSK2303
@INTUITIVENORSK2303 3 ай бұрын
IMPO, I think some people are really missing the point here. This has absolutely nothing to do with a general displacement of people within just any community. The primary targets were those of African ancestry & even the papers back in the day, wrote & had printed, some horrendous & shameful stories, regarding these innocent people living in Seneca Village. This past displacement thrust upon persons of colour, was solely revolving around an underlying form of serious "systemic racism", specifically targeted @ & pertaining to people of African ancestry/people of colour. This was certainly premeditated & carried out @ the time with absolute intent. Many didn't want African-Americans to move up the corporate ladder & in fact, on the contrary, hence making things as hard as possible, for an African man to buy a house. This is exactly why an African man couldn't buy land in Seneca Village unless he had enough money to do so. Actually & funnily enough, much of NYC was built off the backbreaking work that African slaves carried out for over 400 years, to make many Caucasian/European men rich & with the free money they received, they had built for them, many super expensive architectural projects. Many of these mansions & imposing buildings are still present for all to bear witness to, however, not too many know or are willing to fully accept & acknowledge, who were behind much of the funds created, to aid European men in having all of these buildings built. History isn't always fully transparent or honest. Why? Because in truth, the stories told, even the many fake ones/the false & misleading ones, were created to suit & fit in with the storytellers subjective narrative. We must also remember, that @ that time, European men held most of the power & held most of the top jobs, so they were in the perfect position to tell a story in whichever way they saw fit, even if it was all lies and deception. And they did just that, as they knew very well, that they'd get away with whatever they were saying & doing. Finally, I think that it's easy for many to show apathy, when the narrative isn't close to home/didn't affect their ancestors directly.
@judithhinton5784
@judithhinton5784 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom for relating the history of Seneca Village, a place not many people are familiar with. As usual, you covered it in-depth. This was an excellent video...fascinating!
@benwith1n528
@benwith1n528 3 жыл бұрын
Have you been up to the Croton Gorge Dam? It's a pretty cool looking structure. And a great place to smoke doobies.
@ArtFreeman
@ArtFreeman 2 жыл бұрын
Central Park is certainly a gem in New York
@chrisjb308
@chrisjb308 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Tom! Getting comfortable for this one. Amazing content as always.
@micahgoodreau
@micahgoodreau 3 жыл бұрын
come on Tom, the least you could do is check the squirrel for a pulse. lol
@BC99
@BC99 3 жыл бұрын
Well done! The park archways are also designed to be frames so when you are passing through them you can imagine the view in front of you as a painting.
@larrygrasso6032
@larrygrasso6032 3 жыл бұрын
Tom, you're still the best !!!
@stevetaylormynewyorkcity9728
@stevetaylormynewyorkcity9728 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent yet again Tom and so informative, as usual. Also really nice to hear you mention Jane Jacobs near the end, a hugely important lady in the American city planning circles!
@mrbushlied7742
@mrbushlied7742 3 жыл бұрын
Seneca, a nice upstate New York name. Seneca is probably named after the Seneca Indian tribe, but it could also be the name of the Roman Emperor's tutor Seneca.
@xSF5150x
@xSF5150x 2 жыл бұрын
“Rest In Peace squirrel!” 🐿 I can’t. 😂💀😂
@ckim336155
@ckim336155 3 жыл бұрын
Nice tour, TD!
@monica-NJ-123
@monica-NJ-123 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos , lots of history about nyc I never knew about 👍
@INTUITIVENORSK2303
@INTUITIVENORSK2303 3 ай бұрын
A new subscriber here, as I really enjoy your content & your walks & talks. A wonderfully enlightening, eye opening & truthfully spoken video/channel. Thanks for doing what you do & for speaking "truth" as it was & is. Peace✌
@ellisjames7192
@ellisjames7192 3 жыл бұрын
I love Tom's knowledge of New York. No others compare. He has real knowledge. He is not just reading off of wikipedia.
@brunopetersons1839
@brunopetersons1839 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I really like your channel! Maybe you could do tour through Brighton Beach! I think there is some history ! 👍
@delanotopping6167
@delanotopping6167 3 жыл бұрын
You are a walking encyclopedia brother
@cheeseisdelicious111
@cheeseisdelicious111 Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha I'm 10 seconds in and already loving it!!!!
@andrewgurney6019
@andrewgurney6019 3 жыл бұрын
RIP to the Squirrel, thank you for your service!
@kyletarrao5303
@kyletarrao5303 3 жыл бұрын
I liked this video for that squirrel. RIP. Lost but never forgotten
@robinvolpi
@robinvolpi 3 жыл бұрын
That's all, huh? 🙄
@guitartalkhallewis9926
@guitartalkhallewis9926 2 жыл бұрын
Tom I just found your channel recently and I’m addicted you’re awesome OMG 😆 your like the Latin Jim Carrey
@keet3028
@keet3028 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Awesome Tom! Had no idea of this rich history. Great video
@BelieveInSkeptik
@BelieveInSkeptik 2 жыл бұрын
Nooo! Not the fountain water. Im from the Bronx. That was a no no my guy 😂 But yoo dude ur the truth. Found u a couple days ago & im learning so much about my city. Would love to catch one of ur stand up shows if ur still doin ur thing
@vinh6620
@vinh6620 3 жыл бұрын
Best KZfaq channel with real content....always love your humour ...God bless Tom... keep creating that's what artists do..yes sir you are real artist...true gem.
@rhondashotwell7358
@rhondashotwell7358 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. Lots of history, and great scenery!
@cheriejessee5255
@cheriejessee5255 3 жыл бұрын
Love your sense of humor
@evancortez2
@evancortez2 3 жыл бұрын
Great tour Tom! I've walked around Central Park, but just little bits and pieces of it - One of the things on my bucket list is a more extensive walk around Central Park, you know, get that whole New York experience
@thomascalleson861
@thomascalleson861 2 жыл бұрын
I love all the videos you did by Central Park what you go we got to go by the boat pond my friend the water over there thank you Thomas from Winter Haven
@elizabethashton9590
@elizabethashton9590 3 жыл бұрын
You're funny, weird, knowledgeable and entertaining. Great job.
@LBoutiqueElectronics
@LBoutiqueElectronics 3 жыл бұрын
Have yet to see Phil in any of your masterpiece tour videos. How about you show him in the intro of a future video tour.
@suzannederringer1607
@suzannederringer1607 3 жыл бұрын
I lived on West 70th Street for years and was in Central Park constantly but never heard of Seneca Village. We didn't have Signage then. Thanks! PS waiting in line from Dawn to late afternoon for a Shakespeare ticket gets old after a while!
@kellyviolette1419
@kellyviolette1419 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting 😊 thank for the tour
@esmeesme7666
@esmeesme7666 3 жыл бұрын
At least it's only schist, Tom. It could be wurst. Can't wait to visit NYC. Thanks so much again!!
@user-uf5nu2uf9d
@user-uf5nu2uf9d 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Pretty valuable and precious origin of Central Park!!!
@teescoffee5689
@teescoffee5689 4 ай бұрын
Great tour of Central Park history! Thanks Tom!
@younglady2789
@younglady2789 3 жыл бұрын
I learned about Seneca Village while in college and found it to be a fascinating story!
@Nickerer
@Nickerer 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! Great video! Can we get one of some canals around NYC and NY state soon? Thanks!
@RP-ip4se
@RP-ip4se 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom. I overwhelm my kids with history like this , but they need to know
@nancywysemen7196
@nancywysemen7196 Жыл бұрын
and i thought i knew central park......really fun.
@cruzcasusol6056
@cruzcasusol6056 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! Astoria Queens,use to be my town until I move to Woodside and now I move to Florida.
@roxc.507
@roxc.507 5 ай бұрын
Great tour. Thank you!
@elaineburnett5230
@elaineburnett5230 Жыл бұрын
Love the video.
@montcoatty
@montcoatty 3 жыл бұрын
Great tour!
@jaredleemease
@jaredleemease 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Tom. 😎
@carmelinapejic2016
@carmelinapejic2016 3 жыл бұрын
I love your tours...so informative...👍
@JAtra3la
@JAtra3la 3 жыл бұрын
Again big new messages .No belive when in Central Park village,other buildings , today nature ,flowers and big green is also one squariel 👌
@amandaquinn9033
@amandaquinn9033 2 жыл бұрын
Lovin your work Tom
@OUTNABOUTwithYoursTrulyLIZZOC
@OUTNABOUTwithYoursTrulyLIZZOC 3 жыл бұрын
A nice informative walking tour! Love it !
@robyndavis3043
@robyndavis3043 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jennygibbons1258
@jennygibbons1258 3 жыл бұрын
The only person I don’t skip ads for. Great content Tom. Thanks
@johnnyh9386
@johnnyh9386 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel recently. Very funny and informative. From Dublin Ireland and regular traveler to NYC. Just a side note on the Irish potato famine, "The genocide of the Great Irish Famine is distinct in the fact that the British created the conditions of dire hopelessness, and desperate dependence on the potato crop through a series of sadistic, debasing, premeditated and barbarous Penal Laws, which deliberately and systematically stripped the Irish of even the least semblance of basic human freedom".... But we're all friends now, no big deal.
@erickjerland1281
@erickjerland1281 3 жыл бұрын
Tom I'm coming to NY next week.
@user-uf5nu2uf9d
@user-uf5nu2uf9d 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these fun fact and history based videos which definitely must - see!!!!
@yedla30
@yedla30 3 жыл бұрын
Phil is back!!!
@therealwhitleygilbert4592
@therealwhitleygilbert4592 3 жыл бұрын
Facial recon cameras must have a time with you.🤣
@user-uf5nu2uf9d
@user-uf5nu2uf9d 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Tom! What's up? Wow! Awesome history out there! Never thought b4 Central Park got kinda dark story a little bit!!! Love it!!!
@zenildamartinez9254
@zenildamartinez9254 3 жыл бұрын
Hola! Great video!
@atbpclan4007
@atbpclan4007 3 жыл бұрын
I’m here 1st bcoz of your background from lawyer to comedian/tourguide/youtuber….. but with just a few seconds looking at your video I know I will be entertained😀😀😀 keep going follow your heart ❤️
@SpecialNeedsMamaBear
@SpecialNeedsMamaBear Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌 ❤
@nichelleh
@nichelleh 3 жыл бұрын
THANKEW 🙏
@rafaeashraf605
@rafaeashraf605 3 жыл бұрын
Tom if you ever need a new SnapBack holler
@harryjamessmithmusic7762
@harryjamessmithmusic7762 3 жыл бұрын
omg,perfect!
@daijarandall716
@daijarandall716 2 жыл бұрын
I been watching so many of your videos and I love the history that I’m learning about my city . It amazes me they don’t teach us any of this in school . Weeksville is still an area In bk , I currently live there and it’s gentrified over as well . Would love to see a video on bed stuy. I know there is so much history over there , and it’s also the area I grew up in lol. But to see how it’s turning out now due to gentrification is heart breaking . Just pray my great grandmother can hold on to her brownstone as long as she can.
@cookingartguy2170
@cookingartguy2170 3 жыл бұрын
You are better than anyone I see on TV, such as talk shows Etc. Absolutely hilarious and ridiculously knowledgeable. You seem like the kind of guy that would drive your girlfriend nuts but you'd be worth it LOL.
@johngiltzow4764
@johngiltzow4764 3 жыл бұрын
Tom is great and cute too.
@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239
@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 3 жыл бұрын
Quite.
@miguel2319
@miguel2319 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, and saludos from Buenos Aires! Will you do videos again with Sarah? Thanks, Miguel!
@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239
@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I've always wondered about this place..... And.... Othello (the one with James Earl Jones)?
@zimbahanwa2996
@zimbahanwa2996 3 жыл бұрын
what can i say man, you said it all😂😂😍😍😍
@richardbaldwin4928
@richardbaldwin4928 Жыл бұрын
,great video,I think I know so much about nyc and then u come out with another video.i had no idea about Seneca villiage.u talked about the jackie onassis reservior.i really admired her.woyld u consider one about her and her connections to nyc?
@letsif
@letsif 3 жыл бұрын
Tom, if you can memorize these facts, then you can memorize Shakespeare!
@seanmullan8203
@seanmullan8203 2 жыл бұрын
With the potato famine . There was plenty of food. But the British shipped it out instead of looking after the Irish people who replied on the potato as their staple diet
@Sloozen1
@Sloozen1 2 жыл бұрын
Some people got ripped off on some real estate? Wow I've never heard of that concept.
@ANTHONYDANIEL-bj6qx
@ANTHONYDANIEL-bj6qx Жыл бұрын
NICE I LIKE . 🎉🎉
@Chipiliro613
@Chipiliro613 3 жыл бұрын
Tom really needs to stop falling asleep on any horizontal surface that will have him.
@Mrbeahz1
@Mrbeahz1 Жыл бұрын
One question about NYC reservoir movies: "Is it safe?"
@amandeepv
@amandeepv 3 жыл бұрын
I this guy should come to London he’s made for tv
@erkfosh3783
@erkfosh3783 3 жыл бұрын
comment for the analytics
@Godlvr008
@Godlvr008 3 жыл бұрын
Love your tours and humor-see u one day for tour(wife Nicaraguan) pray for me :-)
@themightybull8431
@themightybull8431 3 жыл бұрын
You're famous in my book
@elaineburnett5230
@elaineburnett5230 Жыл бұрын
My book too!
@chrisdalton779
@chrisdalton779 3 жыл бұрын
The reservoir, was that the 1 that Dustin Hoffman ran around in marathon man
@bigtaskat-hand4742
@bigtaskat-hand4742 3 жыл бұрын
I remember learning about Seneca Village from the Smarthistory channel.
@nataliaspinelli9747
@nataliaspinelli9747 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video - the real New York City - authentic from a non-new Yorker lol
@erlsuni2337
@erlsuni2337 3 жыл бұрын
very interesting. smoked a few doobies back in the day
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