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The Guastavino Vaults of St. John the Divine Tour
Explore the Guastavino tilework of NYC's largest Gothic cathedral from above and below!
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Untapped New York was started in 2010 by a then student at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), where she is now a professor. We love architecture and believe there is no better place to celebrate it than NYC!
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Cities 101: How to Navigate Queens’ Street Grid
In a post on the Rego-Forest Preservation Council Facebook page, Sergey Kandisky writes: “On the eve of street numbering,
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Daily What? Beehives Shaped Like Little Houses In Battery Park NYC
These little, colorful houses in the Battery Conservancy Garden looks adorable, however, it raises a very important question: why do
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The Abandoned Gantries of NYC: Port Morris, North Brother Island, Long Island City
Gantry cranes, utilized as slips for ships carrying both goods and people, were used throughout the 20th century. However, due
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Vintage Photos: Famous NYC Museums Under Construction
The Guggenheim Museum under construction, from Library of Congress. Museums are lightning rods for criticism. The most public of all
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History of NYC Streets: Grove Street in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village is one of the most storied neighborhoods in Manhattan, and, due to the early creation of a historical
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New Renderings for the QueensWay, Repurposing an Abandoned Railroad in Queens
Image from Friends of the QueensWay Since late 2011, there has been much debate about what to do with the
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Top 10 Secrets of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
It may come as a surprise that at the most recognizable monument in Paris, there are Untapped things to do.
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Daily What?! The NYPL Has George Washington’s 1757 Recipe for Beer
We just came across this find at the New York Public Library Manuscripts and Archives Division. It’s George Washington’
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Top 10 Secrets of Times Square NYC
Times Square may be the most touristy spot in New York City, and one that New Yorkers avoid at all
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The NYC that Never Was: What The Metropolitan Life Insurance Building Could Have Become
We all know the Metropolitan Life Insurance Building on Madison Square Park with its distinctive tower rising high on the
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Q is for Queens: Fun Illustration Book On Queens Landmarks and Culture
If you love Queens, you’ll love this illustration project by artist Queens native Amol Sarva who is passionate about
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The Many Lives of NYC’s Historic Prince George Hotel, Now Affordable Housing for the Homeless
There aren’t many buildings left in New York like The Prince George that have maintained their luxurious historical roots
