Tour of the Historic Oliver Street - Al Smith Neighborhood: A Virtual Event

Alfred E. Smith (1873-1944), four-time Governor of New York and Democratic Presidential candidate, was born and raised on the Lower East Side, living there until he was over 50. Join LESPI for a "virtual" tour where we'll see the church where Smith was an altar boy, the school he attended before leaving at 14, and the house where he raised his family. Learn about his job at the nearby Fulton Fish Market and his political roots at the Downtown Tammany Club. As the New York Times noted, “Smith’s rise from newsboy and fishmonger had no parallel in U.S. history.” He would still recognize most of his old neighborhood today. Our tour guide, Deborah Wye, LESPI Board Member and former Museum of Modern Art Curator, along with LESPI President Richard Moses will accompany you on this wonderful tour.