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The Top 12 Historical Secrets of the Gowanus Canal
1. No One Really Knows the Origin of the Word Gowanus Map of Brooklyn in 1766, showing what was then
The Roosevelt Family's Houses in NYC and New York State
The Roosevelts’ lineage and history are intrinsically tied to New York’s narrative. Most notable are the legacies of Theodore
16 Outdoor Art Installations Not To Miss in NYC May 2016
May is the month to get back out into New York City’s parks (if you haven’t done so
10 Abandoned Movie Theaters in NYC and NJ
Inside the RKO Keith Theater. Image from After The Final Curtain Once upon a time, opulent theaters built for the
10 Tributes to Prince in NYC from Prince Street to Broadway
As the news of Prince’s death spread on Thursday, April 21st, tributes both impromptu and official came in many
10 Repurposed Theaters in NYC
You have no idea how many times this native has planned to see a show, enters the building, and then
10 Architecturally Extraordinary Consulates, Embassies and Foreign-Owned Buildings in NYC
Walking down the streets of Manhattan, you may notice many buildings marked with flags of foreign countries. Often characterized by
The Top 10 Secrets of the Bayonne Bridge Connecting Staten Island and New Jersey
Though not one of New York City’s most famous bridges, the Bayonne Bridge was a record breaking bridge – longer
Murder of a President: President James Garfield’s Connection to NYC
PBS recently broadcast Murder of a President, an episode of American Experience that focuses on James Garfield, the second American
12 of the Most Expensive Real Estate Deals In NYC: The $1 Billion+ Club
Last week, we featured properties in New York City that were sold for only one dollar. This week, we’re
20 Permanent Outdoor Art Installations in Lower Manhattan
Downtown Manhattan is not only filled with history, but it is also filled with numerous permanent art installations – many of
The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Park Avenue Armory
Ever wonder what that castle-like building on Park Avenue on the Upper East Side is? Once one of the