Ladies Mile Walking Tour is an iPhone app that allows users to take a step back in time and explore the elegant retail landmarks of New York City. This location-based guide focuses on the Ladies' Mile Historic District, which was a popular shopping destination from 1850 toThe district's soaring cast-iron architecture set the stage for a new era of shopping, catering to the well-to-do "carriage trade".

The app provides users with exterior and interior illustrations of the architecturally significant buildings in the district. Additionally, it features ink, pen, and watercolor drawings of fashion and accessories from renowned designers of that time period.

As users stroll through the neighborhood, the interactive map updates their location, offering colorful historical context based on research from the digital archives of the New York City Public Library. Explore the rich history of New York City's retail past with the Ladies Mile Walking Tour app.