Greenwich Village 1964. New York, the neighborhood, a political, cultural revolution. America series
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2024
- A rare travel experience from 1964, with a tour of many of the sites long gone as time marches on. Jack Douglas expertly narrates as we discover the sites, stores, restaurants, theaters, and people of Greenwich Village, New York. Greenwich Village in the 1960s was the hub of revival in art, music, politics, literature, and ideas. Enjoy this look back in time. Transferred from 16mm Kodachrome film.
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Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Greenwich Village in New York City through Landmarks, Art Galleries, and Theatrical Experiences 1960's
01:01 Exploring the historical landmarks and iconic figures of Greenwich Village in New York.
Washington Square Arch has a colorful history, including a declaration of independence in 1916.01:01
The old Merchant's house on 29 East 4th Street reflects life in Greenwich Village over a century ago.01:29
Greek Revival Mansions on 137 Waverly Place were once home to prominent writers and artists.03:06
Notable residents of Greenwich Village include Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and Washington Irving.03:32
The narrowest house in the village is located at 752 Bedford Street, measuring only 9 ft 6 in wide.04:10
Eugene O'Neal wrote 'The Emperor Jones' while living in Milligan place off 6th Avenue.04:31
McDougall alley still has gas lights from when the buildings served as stables.
04:48 Exploration of historical landmarks, art galleries, and cultural shops in a vibrant village.
Church of the Ascension consecrated in 1841 04:48
Cherry Lane theater founded by Edna St. Vincent Millay 05:05
Herman Melville worked as a customs inspector 05:14
Rudy's Oriental art store on 7th Avenue 05:49
African Trader showcasing unique African items 07:00
Terrain Gallery featuring op art exhibitions 07:59
Marionette show of Cinderella at Renata theater 08:07
09:26 Exploring the vibrant Greenwich Village in New York City and its eclectic shops and theaters.
Greenwich Village features diverse shops and theaters. 09:26
Prominent theaters in the area include Province Town Playhouse and Judson Memorial Baptist Church. 09:57
Judson Poets Theater specializes in avant-garde plays and experimental performances.10:18
8th Street is the main shopping area in Greenwich Village with European-style open-air markets.12:02
The Beat Gallery offers a wide selection of beads, while the Britain Shop sells handmade leather goods.12:26
Kramer Studio showcases handcrafted jewelry, including pendants, bracelets, and chess sets. 13:26
14:19 Exploration of men's fashion at The Village Squire and immersive experience at themed cafes in the village.
The Village Squire offers unique and non-conservative men's clothing designs 14:19
Predictions for future men's fashion include more colorful and elaborate accessories 15:09
Description of various avant-garde men's apparel offered at The Village Squire 15:35
Nightlife in the village comes alive with themed cafes and restaurants 16:21
Exploration of a prohibition-era themed bar with unique décor and attire 19:37
Exploration of unique dances, experimental theater, and jazz in a vibrant village setting.
Introduction to a new dance called The Elephant imitating an elephant's trunk movements.19:37
Description of a Dixie Land Jazz Emporium at 7th Avenue and 10th Street.20:37
Showcasing a happening, an experimental theater form, with diverse interpretations.21:29
Highlighting the unpredictable and diverse nature of happenings in the village.23:10
I'm a native New Yorker and product of the 60's and the Foster care sysytem. My father was a postal worker in the village, and I was hoping the film might have caught him but oh well! It's still a lot of great memories!
Thanks for sharing!
I lived in kentucky as a teenager in early e 60s early 70s,I got the village voice delivered to my home as a teenager
New York City used to be such a swell place to live and work!
For me it still is, a few of us keeping it alive!
4:10 - In 2021, that narrow house at 75 1/2 Bedford St. was put up for sale, for $4,990,000.
And Edna St. Vincent Millay who is mentioned moments later was a resident there at one time. Also, it is the narrowest house in all of Manhattan not just the Village!
Sadly, the Greenwich Village of the 1960's is no more. No struggling artist, musician or writer can afford to live in the Village nowadays, it has become gentrified, sanitized and out of reach. As a result, the Village has lost the character and atmosphere that it had for decades.
"...thirty dollars pays your rent on Bleeker Street" this lyric is from the song, Bleeker Street on the 1964 album, Wednesday Morning, 3 AM by Simon & Garfunkel. In 2024, the average cost for a one bedroom apartment on Bleeker Street in Greenwich Village is $5,300/month.
10:30 Bill Macy (1922-2019) went on to co-star in the TV series Maude and Sully Boyar (1923-2001) was in many movies, notably, Dog Day Afternoon and The Jazz Singer. Brenda Smiley was in the 1968 TV series N.Y.P.D.
Mr. Macy, also played the co-inventor of the "Opti-Grab" in the Steve Martin movie "The Jerk" as well as a re-occurring role on "Seinfeld" as a neighbor of Jerry Seinfeld's parents in the retirement community of Del Boca Vista!
Born and raised here we still doing it. Not easy, and very differ but we doing it!
I’d like to know who all these people are who can afford to pay 60-80 thousand dollars a year on rent. How much do they earn? And for doing what?
@@markbrooks7157 no clue, mostly yuppies. We been here since the late 30s through my family. Regular folk. I'm a known artist check my work.
Same thing happening to old Cape Cod, unfortunately! A much better, more affordable place in the 20th century! GREED and the uber wealthy rich have taken over! Favorite very popular restaurants are closing, being torn down only to be replaced by greedy BANKS! smdh
Bill Macy is in the play. He was Walter in the tv show Maude.
And he was in "Oh Calcutta!". It's on YT.
@@OofusTwillip Talk about paying your dues!
I noticed that too, lol.
Sully Boyar was in Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and Car Wash, to name a few...
Walter, god will get you for that 😂
Thank you once again. You come up with the most interesting material.
My pleasure!
Interesting travelogue and sales promotion.
NYC is always changing.
The Village is nothing like this today. It’s trying but not happening.
It looks more lived in back then...and lots of character. Today its sterile and tacky.
Thanks for the great memories! Met my husband in Greenwich Village at the New School for Social Research now New School University. He used to work at the Village Gate and knew Art D'Lugoff the owner and told me all about the folk scene at the Bitter End and other jazz spots back then! We used to love to go to the different cafes and other interesting night spots! Wish the Village Gate was still there! Where I first saw Jacque Brel is Alive and Well, a hit show! "Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end"...hit song in the 1960s sung by Mary Hopkins from the UK! ♥♥
Thanks for sharing. Great story!
@@MoviecraftInc You're welcome! Also went to the Provincetown theater and were married in Provincetown, MA in 1974 in our jeans, hippie style wedding!
Most of these were gone by the time I moved to the Village in 1973.
All these historical properties mentioned in this video have been demolished??
@@twistoffate4791 buildings still there, specific shops and venues changed to something else.
Yeah by the 19 80s it was much different 😮
That was around when I moved to the East Village. I lived in the midst of the richly ethnic neighborhoods and cutting edge scene combined. My rent was $85 a month for two rooms with a bathtub in the kitchen.
Interesting fact: the narrator here known professionally as Jack Douglas, was an Iranian-born American named Jonathon Aivaz.
Cafe Wha? is still alive and kicking I believe
Post address and I will check it out and Post to your comment . I live in NYC tk u
Saw Richard Pryor when he first started at Cafe Wha alsoThe Ronettes
love the Jazz!
That was so enjoyable!! ❤❤
I am an artist born raised in nyc. I am a painter in Greenwich village
I’ve seen your work! Born and raised here, too.
@@MuckyPup115 sick nice to meet u, u still here?
@@MichaelAlanAlien Yes. Born and raised in Brooklyn. Lived here most of my life. I’ve absolutely seen your work downtown.
@@MuckyPup115 word pop by a show, June 8th next one fam!
@@MichaelAlanAlien lovely! Will do!
Sully Boyer played the bank manager in Dog Day Afternoon and Mr. B in Car Wash. Bill Macy, Walter on Maude.
LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE AN OLD DISNEY MOVIE
Must have been late 64 since I saw 2 65 cars (Plymouth Fury and Chevy Corvair)
I must've missed that since I only saw a '63/64 Cadi. My dad had a '65 coupe de ville which had the straight cut off rear!
@@ralphsanchico2452 The Fury is a cop car @ 5:43. The red Corvair is @ 9:55.
Is the artist Al Hansen doing the Happening towards the end, is Beck’s grandfather.
I saw an original Mustang in this footage.
I miss the Village of the 60”s and 70”s. The rich destroy everything with the help of real estate brokers.
That’s a rather dumb Marxist view of the world.
@@billybob1620 I don’t know what is Marxist about it. My experience is that when there is a thriving bohemian/artistic scene anywhere that people with money end up flocking to it because it is hip and trendy, the real estate prices soar, the artists and musicians who gave the community life are forced out and what is left is a gentrified shell. I’m in my 70’s now and am experiencing this for the 4th time in my life. Being forced out of my area. I think my statement is pretty accurate with regards to community.
@@markbrooks7157 I understand what your'e saying, but the bottom line in most all real estate in areas like this is to price it so you discourage the poor from either staying or trying to buy!
Sad, agree! Same thing happening on old Cape Cod! 'money talks, bullshit walks' as the old saying goes, unfortunately! smdh
Kind of the downward spiral of Colorado
The exploding folk music and comedy scene are totally ignored.
I was hoping to see Sixth Ave around 13th Street to get a glimpse of the bakery that was in the middle of the block on the east side of the Avenue. They would take a month off in the summer and post a poem on their glass door that began something like,
“We made the dough…”.
Does anyone remember the name of this bakery? Thanks.
The only bakery I remember on 6 is a doughnut store
I knew Zitos on Bleecker betweet 6th and 7th. They were great!
John Vie Pastries, I believe. Closed in early 2000s. Great bakery store.
@@user-xq2sy4jy8w I knew the owner. It was more of a pastries shop than a bakery for bread.
@@user-xq2sy4jy8w That is it! Oh thank you for posting the name. I appreciate it. So many wonderful confections! Thank you so much.
Alas, the writers have transposed Eighth St and Eighth Ave
Can someone tell me the address of the small wood house formerly used by slaves? It appears from my attempts that it’s long gone and I was just looking to find more out about it if that’s even possible.
Thank you.
Mentioned at 4:30, I meant to add that.
At the corner of Barrow and Bedford St I believe.
New York City 1964 --- There's NO City Income Tax & There's NO state sales tax. To live in 1964 New Jersey there's no state income tax & there's no state sales tax. As for the change in people's pockets, dimes, quarters, and half-dollars were minted with 90% silver.
No income tax??? That came in 1913. Knowledge please.
@@PuntaPacifica507 In 1964, There was no New York City income tax, there was no New York State sales tax, there was no New Jersey sales tax, there was no New Jersey state income tax, and there was no Connecticut state income tax, no Rhode Island state income tax, no Massachusetts sales tax, and no Pennsylvania state income tax. Federal income tax in 1913.
@@user-ws4sm4lz6qno kidding? I gotta look more into this..thanks alot.
@@PuntaPacifica507 Federal personal income tax was introduced in 1913, prior to that there was no such thing as the IRS. Apparently there was also a NY State income tax in 1964 to implement Governor Rockefeller's ideas of a great society. The city income tax was introduced after office workers fled the city in the 1970s. Knowledge Please.
@@rje4242thanks alot
the native americans werent mistakenly oriental 👁️🗨️
Ow look at the place
I am a New Yorker and I must say, this is an excellent documentary of "The Village". It was so inviting back then, but now it is as dangerous and Woke radical not like 1964. Most of the buildings are still there but others have long since gone.
Funny he didn't mention the mod , relocate n from China town and moved into the village
It is not dangerous today. The crime rate in NYC has steadily fallen in the last 20 years. Today NYC has half the crimes it had AFTER Giuliani claimed to clean things up in the 1990's. I lived in the Village in the early 1970's. Very much more crime, drugs and homeless people back then.
@@hewitc Where is your modern evidence? Who is DA Bragg and who is he protecting? What is a revolving door policy?
@@ceasarandrepont1243 FBI Uniform Crime Reports, I simply Googled "NYC crime rate historic" This year crime in NYC is down 23% from last year. Per the FBI the current crime rate is half of that in the 1990's.
Rap, Hip Hop started in the early 60,s In Greenwich Village, with the Beatniks Rapping over Bongos.
I'd rather hear the Beatniks Rapping over bongos!
So we can thank the beatniks for that travesty?
@@brijmsn 🤣🤣🤣
I think some would beg to differ with your assertion. Rap by and for black folks evolved directly from an unbroken tradition of African American music employing African beats with call and response. Beatniks rapping over bongos owe everything to that tradition.
The Beats recited poetry but often without rhyme. Rap almost always rhymes. Not a fan of either. I prefer singing, using notes.
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Poe was a not a good man.
Morals were very different then, and the concept of "teenagers" didn't exist. People went right from being children to being considered adults.
He was the Jerrry Lee Lewis of his day?