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 Along the bumpy cobblestone streets towards Pier 17you'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
 1815 and 1860, the seaport was
known by the seafaring around the globe.
The bustling community that developed
catered to the sailors' needs.
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.  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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