FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD GEOCACHER - East Harlem
((please remember urban caching requires stealth))
This cache is part of a series I'm creating to take those adventurous enough to every neighborhood in Manhattan. I'm still placing them all, but figured people could start finding the ones I've already placed to get a head start. Find all 50+, complete the series and become a Friendly Neighborhood Geocacher yourself! (I created a public list to make it easier to see them all: https://coord.info/BMD768H)
I absolutely love urban caching, especially ones where you have to rely on your geosense, which is a great thing in NYC!
You may be noticing a theme of when I see a cool mural, I try to put one close by!
Happy Caching!
FNGCer
ps - I love it when gecoaches teach me something so this is for those kindred spirits:
EAST HARLEM
East Harlem stretches north from East 116th street and east from Fifth Avenue toward the Harlem River. Much of the area began as the original "Little Italy" before the more infamous (and now dwindling) downtown enclave.
In more recent times, the neighborhood has seen an influx of Puerto Rican immigrants, who have helped shape its modern culture and personality.
East Harlem is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in Manhattan. Its lively streets are filled with a mix of Puerto Rican, Mexican, and African American owned businesses, such as Mexican eateries and bodegas. There is a rich cultural history present in the murals and street art decorating the neighborhood. The area also features ample green space, including Thomas Jefferson Park and the newly renovated Harlem River Esplanade. East Harlem is easily accessible by the 6 train and is a wonderful neighborhood to explore for those looking for a taste of authentic New York City living.
The neighborhood of East Harlem is located in the northeastern part of Manhattan. The neighborhood got its name through a combination of factors. The name "Harlem" itself was originally derived from the Dutch village of "Nieuw Haarlem," which was located in the Netherlands. However, the modern neighborhood of Harlem began to take shape in the late 1800s, as it became a hub for African American culture and the center of the "Harlem Renaissance." East Harlem, located to the east of this cultural Mecca, became an extension of this vibrant community. Over time, the neighborhood took on its own unique identity as Latino and Puerto Rican populations migrated to the area in the mid-20th century. To this day, East Harlem remains a rich and diverse community, with a storied past and a bright future.