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Walking Tour: Unpacking the Historic Meatpacking District

About this event

Saturday, October 4 at 11:00AM

In Person

 

Walking Tour: Historic Meatpacking District

This tour will be repeated October 8.
Please only register once.




Guided tour with Author and GNPS member,

Jacquie Ottman,

through the historic meatpacking district.

 

Unpack four centuries of New York City history,

including Lenape and Dutch settlements, a War of 1812 military fort,

a farmers' market, and the center of the meat industry in NYC.

 

Walk the "cobblestones" and learn why this entire neighborhood was landmarked. 
Wind up with an optional walk to a sweeping view of the Hudson River
taking in the Whitney Museum, Little Island, Freedom Tower,
the Statue of Liberty, and more.


Led by GNPS member Jacquelyn Ottman, fifth-generation daughter of
one of the original meat businesses in the district, and author of

 "Ottman & Company: Meatpacking District Pioneers."

 

Accessibility: On this walking tour we will stay on city sidewalks involving no stairs.
Some of the streets are cobblestoned. Please wear walking shoes.
Please dress warmly, there are breezes off the river.



Transportation:  Closest subway is the A,C,E,L at 14th Street & 8th Avenue.
2 and 3 trains stop at 14th Street & 7th Ave



Ottman & Company: Meatpacking District Pioneers


Date and Time

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM

Location

We will meet at a coffee shop 8th Ave/13th St in Manhattan. Exact address in confirmation email
NY  
USA

Event Contact(s)

Jacquelyn A Ottman

Category

Walking Tour/Day Trip

Registration Info

Registration is closed - Event is full
This tour is rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
There are restrooms at our meeting place.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy:
Please respect your host, as well as the other GNPS members who have registered, by cancelling your registration if your plans change and you cannot attend.
Thank you.

Capacity

20 Total Slots
Event is full - Waitlist available
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