self guided tour

Inspiring Women

Who run the world? Find out by exploring Greenwich Village.

From Village preservationists like Jane Jacobs to playwright Lorraine Hansberry, the Village has been home to influential women all throughout history. These radical women have helped shape our neighborhood into the culturally rich and progressive character it is today.

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1

Jane Jacobs Residence

555 Hudson Street

2

Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School (LREI)

272 6th Ave

3

Lorraine Hansberry Residence

112 Waverly Pl.

4

Eleanor Roosevelt Residence

29 Washington Square

5

2 5th Avenue

2 5th Avenue

6

Emma Lazarus Residence

18 West 11th Street

7

Elizabeth Blackwell Residence

80 University Place

8

Miné Okubo Residence

17 East 9th Street

9

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

23 Washington Place

10

Victoria Woodhull Residence

17 Great Jones Street

11

Hettie Jones Residence

27 Cooper Square

12

Emma Goldman Residence

208 e. 13th street

While you’re exploring Greenwich Village download the Village Access app to see what merchants around you offer exclusive deals!