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flag Archaeologists found a hidden passage under a dresser at a 1832 Manhattan home, likely used by the Underground Railroad to hide enslaved freedom seekers.

flag Archaeologists at Manhattan’s Merchant’s House Museum have uncovered a hidden passage beneath a second-floor dresser, believed to have been part of the Underground Railroad. flag The 2-by-2-foot compartment, accessible via a hatch and ladder, likely served as a hiding place for enslaved people fleeing bondage. flag Built in 1832 by abolitionist Joseph Brewster, the home may have been used to aid freedom seekers, though the Tredwell family’s role remains uncertain. flag The discovery, made during preservation work, offers rare physical evidence of New York City’s involvement in the Underground Railroad and underscores the site’s historical significance amid ongoing preservation challenges.

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