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12,000 Vintage Photographs from Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium to Be Preserved
Kodiak bear and keeper, Bronx Zoo, December 18, 1905. The WCS historical photo collection is a priceless resource for exploring
Arts & Culture
10 of NYC’s Best Bars with Books
There are plenty of pubs where literary legends have drunk, but we’ve tracked down the best bars with books
Arts & Culture
Explore The History of NYC Through Portraiture With The Museum Of The City Of New York
Alexander Hamilton by John Turnbull. Image via Museum of the City of New York This past Friday, February 5th, the
Architecture
Guerrilla Scratch & Sniff Stickers in NYC Subway for a Better Smelling Ride
We all know how bad the New York City subway system can smell sometimes. In the worst of times, we
Architecture
Reimagining the Window Grille in NYC: Turning Eyesores into Art
A few designers in New York are working to reimagine the prosaic window grille, transforming it from a utilitarian security
Architecture
The Brooklyn-Queens Connector Streetcar Plan: The Facts, Pros and Cons
In his third annual State of the City address last Thursday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio put forward
Arts & Culture
NYC’s Grolier Club Presents Blooks: The Art of Books That Aren’t
Hanging wooden book bindings used as a prop in a school play. The Grolier Club, located on East 60th Street
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5 Proposed Transportation Changes and Plans That May Change NYC
Image from MTA Perpetual complaints about New York City’s transportation system are a significant part of New Yorkers’ love-hate
Architecture
The Subway Beneath the US Capitol in Washington D.C.
On a recent visit to Washington D.C., we had the opportunity to extensively check out the United States Capitol
Architecture
7 of NYC’s Most Unique Musical Instruments You Can Visit
Musical instruments are not always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of architecture, but they are
Architecture
Fun Maps: A Day in the Life of the Citi Bike System in 2015
Todd W. Schneider is a software engineer who has been analyzing the New York City’s open data in his
Arts & Culture
Vintage Photos: The History of Ice Skating In NYC
Ice skating in New York City is one of those time honored winter traditions. Before the specially designed ice skating