Financial District
A History of NYC’s Hanover Square and East Financial District from “The Bowery Boys: Adventures in Old New York”
Bowery Boys Greg and Tom. Image courtesy of Benjamin Stone Photography Grey Young and Tom Meyers are “The Bowery Boys,
Corporate Lobbies in NYC With A Side of Art
As we’ve learned, the art scene in New York City is varied, meaning it’s not restricted solely to
24 Wrong-Sized Objects (And Animals) In NYC Over the Years
Over the years, especially recently, New Yorkers might have noticed some odd structures and art installations popping up along the
Top 10 Secrets of Trinity Church in NYC
Churches all around the world bear the name ‘Trinity Church.’ The most unusual by far happens to be a small
Bjarke Ingels, 2 World Trade Center, and the Future of NYC's Urban Landscape
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels is most notable to New Yorkers these days as the designer of 2 World Trade Center,
Daily What?! What’s This Wild West Style Candy Store Doing in NYC’s Financial District?
You might catch a glimpse of this Wild West-style candy store just outside the entrance to 77 Water Street
The 8 Best Luncheonettes in NYC
There are few things as characteristic of New York City as the luncheonette. These small, informal dining spaces used to
Take A Walk Around Herman Melville’s Manhattan: 10 Spots in Lower Manhattan Which Inspired the Author
Though most people’s association with legendary writer Herman Melville may be of sailing the high seas in search of
NYC Film Locations for HBO’s The Normal Heart
HBO debuted their latest television film this past Sunday, an adaptation of the 1985 off-Broadway play The Normal Heart.
Daily What?! What Is the Shortest Street in Manhattan?
Countless short streets, spanning just tens of feet, exist throughout NYC. However, how does one define a street? When does
Top 7 Most Haunted Spots of Lower Manhattan in NYC
Walking around New York City by day, it’s easy to pass by the many historic parks and buildings without
Just A Few Tickets Left to Our Walking Tour of the World’s Tallest Buildings in NYC!
On April 27th, Untapped Cities History Editor Benjamin Waldman will be leading a walking tour of Lower Manhattan looking at