Gramercy Park Historic District Slideshow
In the midst of the commotion that has come to define Manhattan, one sometimes wishes for an escape to a serene place – reminiscent of the days before honking yellow taxis dominated the streets, before flashy advertisements battled Blackberries for your attention, before Starbucks had conquered almost every city block. But, you do not need to travel far to find this serenity; you can find it in the Gramercy Park Historic District.