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Exploring New York’s Industrial Past in "Cathedrals of Industry"
Join photographer Michael L. Horowitz for a journey through 50 years of photographs!
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Top 10 Secrets of Douglaston, Queens
The quiet neighborhood of Douglaston in Queens hides architectural gems, one of New York City’smost unique living organisms, and
Architecture
Gilded Age Fight for Queen Between Mrs. Astor and Alva Vanderbilt
As rivalries go, competing Gilded Age opera houses might not sound very exciting. But take a closer look. You’ll
Arts & Culture
40-foot Sculpture Inside Federal Hall Nods to NYC’s Dutch Colonial History
Towering over the grand lobby inside Federal Hall is a 40-foot reminder of New York City’s Dutch colonial history.
Architecture
Tour the Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam, Recommended by the Descendants of Original Dutch Settlers
At first glance, it might seem like there’s not much left of Dutch New Amsterdam, but there’s much
Arts & Culture
This Week in NYC History: New York Becomes New Orange
Little known New York City fact: New York became Dutch again for about seven months. The city formally known as
Arts & Culture
The Boogie Down Beavers of NYC’s Bronx River
New York City’s iconography is full of beavers. Two tiny beavers adorn New York City’s flag. Beaver Street
