Did people live underground in New York?


Did people live underground in New York? There have been homeless people living underground in New York City for decades. This practice began around the time of the Great Depression.


What is the largest underground city in history?

Derinkuyu – located in the heart of Cappadocia – was built to meet all the needs of the people who lived there, moving their daily lives underground, from children to animals. The city is 85 meters deep and stretches for kilometers, with tunnels connecting it to other Turkish cities.


How was Seneca village destroyed?

The residents of Seneca Village persisted and fought to keep their community together; however, in 1857, the city used eminent domain to forcibly remove them. The village was eventually vacated and the city demolished Seneca Village, leaving little trace of the stories and people who had occupied it.