Columbia University
The Top 10 NYC Fall Rooftops Curated by the Roof Explorer
Summer, and therefore “roof season” has blasted past, and although the weather remains great long past Labor Day weekend, just
Today in NYC History: Students Occupy Columbia University (1968)
Plans for the Morningside Gym. Image via WikiCU, user Tao tan One of the first great student protests, the Columbia
The Top 15 Secrets of Columbia University in NYC
Nearly 30,000 students attend Columbia University, located in Morningside Heights in New York City. But how many know the
Fun Maps: NYC’s “Awkwardly Shaped” Tax Lots Equal Over 5+ Million Sq Ft of Land
One of New York City’s most unique pieces of property was Hess Triangle, only 500 square inches and the
10 Original Subway Tiles and Signs in the NYC Subway System
As riders of the New York City City, we’re all familiar with the rats and supposed mole-people, the
10 Pieces of Modern Art in NYC That Are Actually Sundial Sculptures
By the time New Amsterdam was founded in 1664, sundials had been around for millennia. More than that, they’d
Morningside Heights from Revolutionary War Battle to Bustling University Campus
Today, it’s hard to imagine Morningside Heights without the flurry of students hurrying to class at Columbia University. It
A List About Nothing: 10 NYC Film Locations for Seinfeld
On July 5th, 1989 NBC debuted a new pilot called The Seinfeld Chronicles. It starred NYC comedian Jerry Seinfeld and
Daily What?! Stargaze in NYC on the Roof of a National Landmark
Don’t let New York City’s bright lights fool you: it is possible to see the stars even in
Spot the 5 Owls of NYC
Looking up, we noticed a preponderance of owls around New York City. Given the owl’s mythological and symbolic connection
Palaces for the People: The Soaring Vaults of Guastavino on Exhibit at Museum of City of New York
Guastavino Tile in the decommissioned City Hall Subway Station Guastavino was once a name that was a household word amongst
NYC That Never Was: The Secrets of Hudson University
New York City isn’t exactly a “college town,” but for TV buffs the name Hudson University should ring a
