Secrets of NYC
NYC’s Forgotten ‘War on Christmas Trees’
Discover how an obscure holiday crackdown affects festive street vendors today!
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Arts & Culture
Dedication Ceremony Unveiling “the Mosaic Man” Jim Power’s Mosaic Lampposts Takes Place in Astor Place Today
Jim Power’s iconic lampposts have decorated the streets of the East Village for years. In 2013, we set out
New York
The Legacy of the King of the Peeps, the First Person to Introduce Peepshows to Gritty Old Times Square
We recently announced the latest addition to our tours, which will explore the remnants of Gritty OId Times Square of
Architecture
The 10 Winners of the 2016 NYC Awards for Excellence in Design
Dock 72 at Brooklyn Navy Yard Following this year’s Presidential election, many American cities are evaluating their priorities for
Arts & Culture
Fun Maps: Red Hook WaterStories Preserves 400 Years of History
Red Hook circa 1875. Image via Library of Congress Red Hook, named after Staten Island’s characteristic red clay soil
New York
Testify at NYC City Hall About Opening Parks Currently Inaccessible to the Public
Grand Army Plaza Arch Tomorrow, the New York City Council Parks Committee will hold a hearing about New York City
Architecture
Teaser for The Wonder City Comic Series, About 400 Years of NYC Secrets on Untapped Cities!
Grand Central Terminal’s Main Waiting Room as drawn by The Wonder City’s artist, Courtney Zell. Grand Central will
Events
BBQ Films to Host Winter Talent Show and Immersive Screening of Mean Girls
Image via BBQ Films Nothing excites us more than the immersive cinematic events hosted by BBQ Films. In the past,
Arts & Culture
The 2016 Untapped Cities Holiday Gift Guide for Curated NYC Gifts
This year, we’re very excited to announce the relaunch of the Untapped Cities Shop, a curated gift shop of
Arts & Culture
There Are Streets in Staten Island Named After the Original Seven Mercury Astronauts
In a previous post, we highlighted a bit of New York City history by examining thematic street names across various
Arts & Culture
The Top 10 Secrets of Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, NYC
Photo Courtesy Socrates Sculpture Park While New York City’s museum culture is certainly enviable (we’ve got the MET
Architecture
We’re Looking for Spring 2017 Interns at Untapped Cities!
Photo courtesy Columbia GSAPP This January, we’ll be welcoming our 12th internship class here at Untapped Cities and we’
Architecture
A Look Inside the Historic Appellate Courthouse on Madison Avenue
In 1894, at the sixth New York State Constitutional Convention, the Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court was established.
