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Bleecker Street Station was one of many subway stations in recent years where these stations signs were restored to the original condition when it was built in the beginning of the 20th century. Above ground the street Bleecker Street was named after the Bleecker family because the street ran through the family's farm. In 1808, Anthony Lispenard Bleecker and his wife deeded to the city a major portion of the land on which Bleecker Street sits. Originally, Bleecker Street extended from Bowery to Broadway, along the north side of the Bleecker farm, later as far west as Sixth Avenue. In 1829, it was joined with Herring Street, extending Bleecker Street north-northwest to Abingdon Square. Today the street is mostly filled Restaurants, bars and small stores.
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Bleecker Street Station was one of many subway stations in recent years where these stations signs were restored to the original condition when it was built in the beginning of the 20th century. Above ground the street Bleecker Street was named after the Bleecker family because the street ran through the family's farm. In 1808, Anthony Lispenard Bleecker and his wife deeded to the city a major portion of the land on which Bleecker Street sits. Originally, Bleecker Street extended from Bowery to Broadway, along the north side of the Bleecker farm, later as far west as Sixth Avenue. In 1829, it was joined with Herring Street, extending Bleecker Street north-northwest to Abingdon Square. Today the street is mostly filled Restaurants, bars and small stores.