The World’s First Robot-Operated 3D Printer Factory Can Be Found in a Brooklyn Plant
We’re big on architecture and history, but we also like to geek out over the latest developments in technology—
The Marble Palace Was Home to NYC’s (and the Nation’s) First Department Store
Google “the Marble Palace,” and you’ll find links to a home improvement company, based in Puckett, Mississippi. But the
A Lasting Relic of Stadt Huys, NYC’s Very First City Hall, in Lower Manhattan
Last we spoke about Dutch New Amsterdam, we unraveled the story behind Governor Lovelace’s tavern, a 17th century bar
7 Design Highlights of the Stunning Eldridge Street Synagogue in NYC
In 1987, local residents and urban preservationists joined forces to save the Eldridge Street Synagogue—one of the first erected
A Look at the Hidden Tennis Courts of Grand Central Terminal, Once Leased by Trump
It is estimated that roughly 750,000 people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day. A good portion of this
The Secrets of Eldridge Street Synagogue’s Eastern Rose Window
The stunning architecture of the Eldridge Street Synagogue is difficult to ignore—even for disinterested New Yorkers passing by on
Cities 101: How Does Public Art Get Commissioned and Installed in NYC?
Take a stroll around Lower Manhattan, and you might notice the abundance of public art on display. While many tend
A Look at Isamu Noguchi’s Iconic Red Cube at 140 Broadway in Lower Manhattan
At 140 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, Isamu Noguchi’s Red Cube stands out prominently against the backdrop of the soaring
10 Alternative NYC New Year’s Eve Events to Ring in 2017
December has come and gone, and the New Year is upon us once again. Instead of pushing your way through
10 Trump Buildings You Can Find in NYC
Golf courses, luxury hotels and commercial properties comprise just a small portion of the Trump Organization’s extensive Real Estate
New Q Train Signs Are Up at 63rd Street on the Second Avenue Subway Line
Photo by Avi Smolen We’ve been following the construction along the Second Avenue Subway for some time now. We
The Top 10 Secrets of the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Aerial photo of Brooklyn Navy Yard. Photo courtesy Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. During the height of its industrial growth,