Why's it Called That?: Lower East Side

Tom Delgado takes you around the Lower East Side of New York City and explains where the names of the popular streets and hangouts came from in this Manhattan neighborhood. Shot by Eric Thirteen.
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[@dylanisco0l]

"They're going to know you're a tourist, and they're going to rob you" probably my fav Tomism

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

My grandmother worked in a sweatshop in the LES when she first came to the U.S. in the early 1910s.

[@johannaa6986]

My Gg ma did too

[@stephenjones8074]

Waccamatt & Johanna - have either of yiu had an opportunity to visit the LES TENEMENT MUSEUM?

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

@@stephenjones8074 I have not.

[@johannaa6986]

@@stephenjones8074 I want to but I haven’t yet. Have you been?

[@DanRustle]

Coming full circle as your device you typed that comment comes from a sweatshop in china. Way to go.

[@SusannahPerri]

Your cousin Elon Besos Delgado, LMAO!!! Tom, the main difference between your channel and other “tour guide” channels, (besides your wealth of knowledge of NYC history), is your hilarious sense of humor. Every time I think I need to stop watching for a few minutes and get something done, you say something else that has me laughing out loud and I can’t click away!! 😂❤

[@CarlosTorres-hg3pb]

My old stomping grounds.. Remember when it was cheap and fun. Now is a big shopping mall.

[@CSDonohue11]

Nurse Betty’s anyone ?

[@TheSevenTwentyMusic]

@@CSDonohue11 Love that spot! And The Whiskey Ward on Essex

[@Alex-ye1br]

Big fan! I saw you filming this a few weeks ago. And on my street in BK Heights. Landlord and kids are huge Tulane people

[@landonmuscle7515]

I lived @163 Stanton in 2013-2015 & loved it.. beautiful interesting people everywhere 24 hours a day.

[@ibeam23]

I just wrote a book about what the LES was like in the 80s and 90s called New York City Junky Days

[@stephengeorge3507]

I used to cop dope all over LES,a lot of notorious spots back then,a lot of Norfork, revington,a lot of alphabet city it was wide open,intill Giuliani got in,it moved around a lot,the beeper came out,everybody fighting over terrible pay phones,70s 80s 90s ,I switched to Bushwick after that,retired playing golf in Florida, went back couple yrs ago,it has changed a lot,the methadone program by OTB on DALANCY was a mess,the old markets on Essex, but back then it was just the way we liked it. Lol

[@ibeam23]

@@stephengeorge3507 You would LOVE my book. I cover the gentrification of the EV and LES, the dope spots, the madness. I wrote about how when Giuliani was voted in, everything switched over to beepers. It's all in NEW YORK CITY JUNKY DAYS. I'm 24 years clean and living in Barcelona!!

[@jamesthedog7783]

Right on Tom! Another awesome history lesson, good job!

[@am.e.r102]

ran into tom the other day! was such a surprise as I’d just watched a few videos earlier on in the day. the kinda celeb sighting i need more of!

[@renniejohnson9032]

My various level of grandparents lived there in 1840's to 1910's. Ran across your videos while researching the various Manhattan neighborhoods where they lived from Upper East Side (where was live in nanny)to Hell's Kitchen to Lower East Side to Harlem. Really informative !

[@cyphist]

I like the step up in camera quality and your videos are always fun to watch and informative.

[@conniedelio]

Fans of Tom, will you go wherever he leads? Absolutely yes, except grad school! You’re greatest, Tom!

[@blue2134]

Been watching your channel all night

[@blue2134]

Omg you liked my comments no way!!

[@lowkeytalented2288]

Tom you’re killing me today! He was like smallpox but racist, between that and the little Chinese boy incident this might be one of your best videos yet!

[@PierreMarkuse]

Every frame a painting. Lovely work by Eric! And Tom once more showed his knowledge and dropped some dope facts.

[@andrasszerencses]

Wow bunch if crazy stuff I'd never know lol. NYC is great, I love it! Also you're frickin funny, impersonating the crab was the best lmfao

[@eltronics]

I love the informality of the informative video 😜 You never disappoint, accept when it comes to Eric's grandmother. 😭

[@zackmorris25]

Columbia House...I haven't heard that in years...LoL

[@mrsboz777]

Thank you for bathing us in NYC history ! Very refreshing sir!

[@teresahoward7821]

We have a “House-ton” county here in Georgia, named for the same man.

[@teresahoward7821]

Recovering lawyer here, too! Congratulations on escaping the cesspool. 🍾🥂🎉

[@Where2bub]

fricken amazing! grew up here, didn't know pretty much any of this!! always wondered about the Rutgers St to Rutgers Uni connection, well, always curious as to why so many names are repeated throughout a whole region etc. and That bit on "Columbia" answers so much!!! Washington's District of Columbia!!! it finally makes sense!!!!

[@travelingwithrick]

Is that they same William Allen that founded Allentown, PA? My home town. Engaging videos Mr. Tom.

[@davidbrianhydehyde1102]

Had the best 5 days of my life staying on the LES ❤❤❤❤❤

[@carmelinapejic2016]

I miss NY...would I ever love to go on a tour with you if I ever make it back..😄🇨🇦🤞

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

I can’t wait to move away from NY. Ok maybe that’s an exaggeration and I don’t feel that way all the time but I’m getting tired of it.

[@philpaule472]

Love your stuff - I love being a Patron too. You are great !!!!!

[@chrisrodgers429]

I'm hooked on this channel bro!!! Keep it up

[@HarrisonRingling]

I have always loved your videos but the new look is awesome. Shoutout to Eric or whatever yall changed, they look fantastic.

[@parkavenue6970]

Took a break from learning GIS software, and watched your video. I love your NY adventures! Thank-you for the charming entertainment!

[@JnTmarie]

Love this. So many cool facts. Did you do a seaport tour? Or maybe it’s coming up…. I’ll keep watching. The new tin building and markets are interesting

[@rollingstones911]

You remember CDs, I remember LPs and 45s. You videos are great!

[@samanthab1923]

Cassettes making their way back

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Pretty cool. I lived on Ludlow for a year, but it's cool to learn the history.

[@zackmorris25]

Natty Lights and a Jimmy Buffet concert!! Toooooo funnyyyy!! LoL

[@veromikes]

I used to live at 205 Chrystie st. Some of the best times of my life.

[@catherinec8960]

Hi Neighbor. I lived at 67 1/2 Pitt St in the early 90’s.

[@ducadistaducati8225]

Great tour, lived on 115 Eldridge st from 71-77, then Madison st 77-92.

[@samanthab1923]

Wow, that’s a great slice of NYC history

[@davidcarpenter1407]

Is Eric getting ready to go solo? I love his quips!

[@juanitaflores8359]

Keep up the good history your of NYC

[@deborahjesic4804]

Omgoodness! You're too funny! Love that sarcasm! "Freaks"

[@charlottebayford]

I live in Essex UK. I love how you say Norwich.... If your local its pronounced Narrrr ich lol

[@stephenjones8074]

Tommy D!!! Keep em coming!!

[@WilliamBilly-i6q]

As someone who grew up on Rutgers Street, I always wondered if there was a connection with Rutgers University in NJ. As a kid I wanted to go there because of the name.

[@Moncriefs]

Did you update the camera Tom? The Delancey Street footage looks amazing

[@RobinHerzig]

Sweet history #FunFacts 😃 Knew these street names came from (potentially) important somebodies but who the hell knew who they were… Well now we know, so ok thanx

[@RobinHerzig]

Loved George Clinton + Parliament Funkadelics the music was P-funk 👏

[@gerardshaw1549]

Tom can you do an episode on Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights

[@samanthab1923]

Would be cool. Especially how the whole Christmas decor thing started🎄

[@kirkpedersen8834]

I am hiring you when I get to NYC next. Hilarious.

[@donnacarter2617]

Yes Tom, I remember those bands very well. I'm showing my age, but I don't care. Love both of them back than. Than Joy Division became New Order ( some same members).

[@DWJamieson]

New Order but yes

[@samanthab1923]

@@DWJamieson 😂

[@geoffreyselvage1673]

Thanks for the knowledge Tomdnyc.

[@BigElectricCat]

P funk, love their song called Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication. 👍

[@OldWurlitzerMusic]

great videos !!!

[@2TalentedCats]

Very interesting story, thanks every time! I didn't even know how the capital moved from New York. Good day!

[@robertikey3452]

I really enjoy your story's great history to know keep it up 👍💯🔥

[@walkerharnden17]

This one was funny lol nice work

[@mache2784]

Your videos are like Hulu episodes bro

[@DiogenesUlyanov]

You remind me of an old friend from Florida. Keep up the good work

[@scubadiva666]

In the 70s, you could get 10 LP records from Columbia House for a penny!

[@wendym5137]

Tom ,Eric wow so good 👌🤣 thank you

[@PabloGomezNYCViews]

Great video, learned a lot. Thanks!😍

[@eugenedimitrov]

Another awesome video !!! You are badass!

[@bvddan]

I remember Columbia House from the 70's, so you're not old. LOL

[@madamlakwatsera5674]

Wow!

[@OrgaKnickFanatic]

I am so dead That’s was a great joke.

[@Harry_16710]

"Show some respect, ya freaks." 👏👏

[@DesimaVEBO]

Tom sure u know this but the way the golden hour hits you in every video is very instagramable. Hehe

[@markru2]

I still think of the Bowery as a place where Bums hang out and now its a place where Tom's long hair hangs out having a life of his own

[@mikedrown2721]

👍👏😊♥️ Thanks Tom!

[@davidmoser3535]

GO TOM D

[@universalenlovencode6811]

Man you are the best. 😉

[@sofia_rze]

Let’s waaaaalk

[@frankromero5581]

This one you were cute and funny . and i was informed . thanks man .

[@alarikaguilar7543]

18:03 George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic and Joy Division.. some good hits!

[@paulhiebert1887]

Did you mean George Clinton and Parliament??? Remember don't fake the funk or your nose will grow!!! LOL

[@johannaa6986]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@collextoys]

nice to see Harvey gave you the day off from TMZ. What happened to your accent?

[@NastyWorks]

Grandma’s gonna up my inheritance

[@williammclellan1334]

Tom is tearing the roof off this sucka! Some of the stories are so dark I would think you might need a flashlight. You can't fake the funk, and Tom is out there on those streets not just to stomp, but to give some sick facts that are not just knee deep.

[@andrenewcomb3708]

I was born along side the Columbia River.

[@filmandfire3423]

Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

FYI Tom , it's pronounced 'suf fuk' and 'nor fuk' on this side of the pond - peace and nachos !

[@ehall7811]

14:11 💪 omg 😱😬🤣

[@jakattacks]

Love u Tom

[@eugenedimitrov]

Hey ,Tom! What's up?

[@nyc6973]

Eric reveal soon?

[@jeffnegron8845]

So where are the projects on Avenue D?

[@4evermistyblu]

It’s Houston, PERIOD. 😂 Should had kept the old spelling 😂

[@letsseewhatelse6086]

Siiiiiick!

[@joemuggs100]

Madison was not a Federalist; he was Jeffersonian in his views regarding the relationship between the states and the federal government. You see they got this thing called Wikipedia...

[@dontbotherreading]

Some guy who looks like beardless Tommy D was caught vandalizing some property in Manhattan , interesting...

[@anonymouse1309]

Did you find the Chinese kid?

[@robyndavis3043]

Groovy!

[@marcvought]

I’ll chime in and say I know George Clinton and parliament funkadelic. At 52 I know to much. Lol

[@CSDonohue11]

Nurse Betty’s 😏

[@paulmcdonough1093]

your my fav granchild then you realise your grandmas only granchild

[@danymacneed]

cool

[@DWJamieson]

I enjoy the tours but please change the sick plug sound effect It upsets my parrot

[@LollyandPop2]

Tom, do you have a problem with your sense of smell? Mums do not smell good. Bugs don’t like them. 😛 Other than that, great video as always!

[@dimitriodee]

Boerderij - Bowery

[@joyr2273]

Houston TX pronounced Hyoo Stn is named afer Samuel Houston Former Governor & Senator of Texas and President of Republic of TX 1837. Senator 1846. Governor 1859.

[@METALFACEDOOMXXXX]

So he was racist.

[@joyr2273]

@@METALFACEDOOMXXXX Has nothing to do with a name pronounciation.

[@miriamwillems7054]

❤

[@Did.You.Forget]

You shoulda stopped by Katzs!!

[@darealberrygarcia]

The quality of the video is very noticeable

[@CSDonohue11]

Of course We want The P Funk