Seneca Village

Seneca Village: A Story of Black Freedom and Manhattan Real Estate is a detailed work of history that examines a pivotal community in nineteenth-century New York City. This first volume provides the first full narrative account of the settlement, focusing on the intersection of Black freedom and the complexities of Manhattan real estate.

Alexander Manevitz explores the social and political dynamics of this historic neighborhood. The text offers a scholarly look at how the residents of Seneca Village established their lives and navigated the urban landscape of the era. This history volume serves as a critical record of a community that played a significant role in the development of the city.