@truestoriesofny: 😱 Before Central Park, There Was an Entire Village Here! What if I told you one of New York City's most famous landmarks was built over a community that was erased from the map? Before Central Park existed, Seneca Village was home to families, churches, schools, and property-owning Black New Yorkers. In the 1850s, residents were forced to leave to make way for the park we know today. 🏙️ Discover the forgotten history hiding beneath NYC's most famous landmarks. 👇 Did you know Seneca Village existed? Follow True Stories of NY for more incredible stories New York forgot! #SenecaVillage #CentralPark #NYCHistory #HiddenHistory #TrueStoriesOfNY