The Bowery Boys: New York City History — The Tombs: Five Points' Notorious House of Detention

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The Tombs: Five Points' Notorious House of Detention

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

EPISODE 291: Some might find it strange that the Manhattan Detention Complex -- one of New York City's municipal jails -- should be located next to the bustling neighborhoods of Chinatown and Little Italy. Stranger still is its ominous nickname -- "The Tombs". Near this very spot -- more than 180 years ago -- stood…

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