The NYPL Lions: The Lives of Patience and Fortitude
Since May 23, 1911, Patience and Fortitude have flanked either side of the steps leading into one of the most
Inside the Ruins of the Lutèce Restaurant in NYC, of Mad Men Fame
At 249-253 East 50th Street, sits the remains of a restaurant that keeps reappearing in pop culture. The Lutèce was
History of the Fillmore East in the East Village as The Allman Brothers Say Farewell
The Allman Brothers Band just announced that after 45 years they will disband at the end of 2014. The news
Daily What?! 1940s-Era Queens Midtown Tunnel Street Signage Still Intact
With some time to spare, we decided to venture from a usual route. This little adventure landed us on the
Fineline Tattoo in the East Village, the Longest Continually Running Tattoo Shop in Manhattan
Fineline Tattoo opened in 1976 during the New York City ban on tattooing and is considered the longest continually running
Tattoo History on the Lower East Side in NYC
From 1961 up until 1997, there were no “legal” tattoo shops in New York City. The Health Department banned tattooing
Inside the Abandoned Amato Opera House on the Bowery in the Lower East Side
All photos by Allison Siegel Allison Siegel is the Resident Historian for BoweryBoogie.com, for which she earned the moniker