South Street Seaport

Masts of the Peking Along the bumpy cobblestone streets towards Pier 17
you'll find the South Street Seaport.

Located down Fulton Street, this maritime museum reflects New York City's past glory as a port town.

As the center of shipping between Cobblestone streets 1815 and 1860, the seaport was known by the seafaring around the globe.

The bustling community that developed catered to the sailors' needs. Fulton Street's quaint ambiance

Merchants, ship chandlers, sailmakers and figurehead carvers took care of business while boarding houses, saloons and brothels took care of pleasure.

By 1880, cargo ships ballooned in size and the industry grew out of South Street.

The Fulton Market For many decades, the Seaport lay quiet. Would time just wipe away another bit of New York's history?

In 1967, thanks to Peter and Norma Stanford, the South Street Seaport Maritime Museum paved the way for the wonderfully preserved historic district we can visit today.

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