
Walker Schulte Schneider
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Walker is a third-year law student, a New York City historian, and a former professional ghost tour guide.
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Walker is a third-year law student, a New York City historian, and a former professional ghost tour guide.
Greenwich Village is the crown jewel of New York Cityâan exciting and eccentric neighborhood covered in leafy trees and beautiful old buildings. Although it lies at the halfway point between the bustling density of the Financial District and the glass-covered skyscrapers of midtown, the Village has tenaciously maintained its independent spirit over the centuriesâperhaps a bit too tenaciously... RECOMMENDED: Behind the screams: A look behind The Village Halloween Parade Greenwich Village is one of New York Cityâs most haunted neighborhoods. Tales of murder, witchcraft and grave robbing are etched into its streets. The prosperous, the impoverished, and the free-spirited have all called it home⊠and many have decided to stick around long after their deaths. These are the seven spookiest spots to visit in Greenwich Village this fall. CHECK OUT: This NYC artist made life-sized âHocus Pocusâ puppets for the Village Halloween Parade
Down in the heart of the East Village, tucked around the corner from the imposing Cooper Union, lies McSorleyâs Old Ale House, arguably the greatest Irish pub in New York City. Since its establishment in 1854, McSorleyâs sawdusted floors and tchotchke-covered walls have beckoned countless New Yorkers and visitors alike. Itâs been home to presidents and poets, scallywags and scribesâand just about everyone in between.  RECOMMENDED: The best St. Patrickâs Day events in NYC The bar is known for many things: its unchanging appearance (the last time its decorations were changed was in 1910 when the founder âOld Johnâ McSorley died); its limited drinks selection (patrons are challenged with a choice of light or dark beer); its literary fame (New Yorker essayist Joseph Mitchell called it a âWonderful Saloonâ while e.e. cummings described it as âsnug and evilâ); and a certain magic that its communal tables seemingly conjure every night when they manage to turn strangers into close friendsâif only for a fleeting moment or two. But thatâs what is commonly known about McSorleyâs. After nearly two centuries of operation, the bar has compiled its own canon of secrets. Now, just in time for St. Patrickâs Day, Iâm going to share of few of my favorites with you. 1. An original John Wilkes Booth âwantedâ poster Photograph: Walker Schulte Schneider High on the wall above the bar, angled a few degrees towards the ground, hangs an original wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth, the actor and