During the 1700s, Oysters were Abundant and Popular in New York City, and the Discarded Shells were Repurposed into Mortar Paste to Help with the City’s Building Boom. Trinity Church was Built with Oyster Shells
Oysters are one of New York Harbor’s best chances for clean water and protection from future storm surges. These are the same oysters that New Yorkers have done their best to destroy through pollution and overconsumption over centuries. But did you know how these oysters helped in the building boom of New York City back […]