Located on the southwest corner of 7th Avenue and Christopher Street, Hess Triangle is a tiny patch of land hidden in plain sight in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood. Seemingly innocuous at first glance, the mosaic tiled triangle has one of New York City's pettiest protests written on it. Check out this video from YouTuber History & Intrigue to learn more about it.
A history of Hess Triangle in New York's Greenwich Village and how eminent domain can be exploited for private gain.
Up next, check out our own video on the subject: Hess Triangle: a Triumphant Display of Civil Disobedience
Originally published on February 27th, 2019
Matt Coneybeare
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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