The exclusive Manhattan neighborhood between Central Park and the East River sometimes called the Silk Stocking District is one of the most expensive in the United States and the area of farmland began being developed in the late 1800s. Famous families who have resided in the Upper East Side are Kennedys, Rockefellers, Carnegies and Roosevelts. Notable attractions are Museum Mile, The Pierre, Carlyle Hotel, Manhattan House, Andrew Carnegie Mansion and Gracie Mansion. The area has been featured in countless movies, television shows and books.
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