Sherman Creek, New York
Encyclopedia
Sherman Creek Inlet is a small body of water in the New York City
borough of Manhattan
, New York
, named for a family that settled there in 1807. It was once the site of a number of boathouses along "sculler's row", hosting numerous racing shell
clubs. The last, belonging to Fordham University
, was lost to suspected arson in 1978.
New York City
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borough of Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
, New York
New York
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, named for a family that settled there in 1807. It was once the site of a number of boathouses along "sculler's row", hosting numerous racing shell
Racing shell
In watercraft, a racing shell is an extremely narrow, and often disproportionately long, rowing boat specifically designed for racing or exercise. It is outfitted with long oars, outriggers to hold the oarlocks away from the boat, and sliding seats...
clubs. The last, belonging to Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
, was lost to suspected arson in 1978.