Five Points

Published: March 28, 2012, 3:59 a.m.

b"In Episode F, your hosts Kate and Kathleen describe the fetid rancid squalid nightmare that was the Five Points neighborhood.\\xa0 This was the worst slum in the history of the planet.\\xa0 (Okay, tied for worst with London's East End circa 1841.)\\xa0 Learn where it was and how it came about.\\xa0 Hear about the horrific living conditions, famous criminals from the area (including Hellcat Maggie!), and the reformers who helped spur unprecedented recovery.\\n\\nIf you want to learn more:\\n\\nFive Points: The Book!\\n\\nGangs of New York: The Book!"