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The Bowery Boys: New York City History Podcast Transcripts

Tom Meyers, Greg Young · 567 episodes with transcripts

The tides of American history flow through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.

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The World Trade Center in the 1970s (Rewind)

September 11, 2026

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

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Greg Young (0:56)

We have a batch of newly recorded Bowery Boys podcasts arriving next week. But for now, it has been 25 years since September 11, 2001 We're marking this occasion today by presenting our show recorded for the 20th anniversary, looking at the planning and construction of the World Trade Center and how it transformed…

This show also features information about the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

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