Greenbush Neighborhood Walking Tour

media release: Spaghetti Joints, Synagogues and Urban Renewal

Madison’s historic Greenbush neighborhood was many things depending upon your viewpoint.  From a place for entertainment at spaghetti restaurants and Prohibition speakeasies, to a neighborhood where neighbors looked out for neighbors, be they German, Italian, or Russian Jewish immigrants, or African Americans who were part of the Great American Migration.  Urban renewal effort in the 1960s tore the heart out of the neighborhood, but many traces remain, and the descendants of the original residents keep memories alive.

Meet: The meeting location for this tour will be provided in your confirmation email.

After the Tour: Enjoy a complimentary Prosecco on Thursdays or a drip coffee on Saturdays at Leopold’s, Fabiola’s or the Greenbush Bar after your tour!

Length: Approximately 2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, $5 MTHP Members, free for children under 5

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

*Ticket Transfers: We can now transfer your tickets to a different date, provided it is for the same tour you originally booked. Transfers are subject to availability and can only be made if tickets are still available for the new date.

Refunds: To receive a refund, you must cancel 3 days (72 hours) prior to your tour to receive a refund. To request a refund, email us at info@madisonpreservation.org.

Weather: We will be there rain or shine! See Cancellations below for exceptions.

Cancellations by The Madison Trust:For the safety of our guests, a tour may be cancelled for extreme weather or lightening. If possible, we will alert guests in advance by email. Purchased tickets will be refunded.

What to wear: Dress for the weather in comfortable shoes, as tours require standing and walking for up to 2 hours (depending on the tour).

Bathrooms: There are no bathroom facilities on the tours.

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*You will notice that the booking fee (ticketing site fee) and transaction fee (credit card fee) are included in the ticket price. As a small nonprofit, events such as this are a fundraiser and incorporating in fees helps us continue these informative and enjoyable tours.