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Where was Seneca Village located?

  1. Between 70th and 79th St., along Central Park West

  2. Between 82nd and 89th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.

  3. Between 100th and 105th St., near Riverside Park

  4. Between 40th and 49th St., near the Hudson River

The correct answer is: Between 82nd and 89th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.

Seneca Village was located between 82nd and 89th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues in what is now Central Park. This area was one of the first communities of African American property owners in New York City. The correct answer is B because it accurately identifies the location of Seneca Village. Option A is incorrect as it places Seneca Village along Central Park West between 70th and 79th Street, which is not the correct location. Option C is incorrect as it places Seneca Village near Riverside Park between 100th and 105th Street, which is also inaccurate. Option D is incorrect as it locates Seneca Village near the Hudson River between 40th and 49th Street, which is not where Seneca Village was situated.