New York
The History of 355 Grand Street, Demolished This Week on Lower East Side
When the demolition of nearly 200-year-old 355 Grand Street, a historical Federal-style row house on the Lower
The Top 10 Secrets of Tompkins Square Park in NYC
Located in the heart of the East Village, Tompkins Square Park is a lasting vestige of New York City’s
Dedication Ceremony Unveiling “the Mosaic Man” Jim Power’s Mosaic Lampposts Takes Place in Astor Place Today
Jim Power’s iconic lampposts have decorated the streets of the East Village for years. In 2013, we set out
The Legacy of the King of the Peeps, the First Person to Introduce Peepshows to Gritty Old Times Square
We recently announced the latest addition to our tours, which will explore the remnants of Gritty OId Times Square of
The 10 Winners of the 2016 NYC Awards for Excellence in Design
Dock 72 at Brooklyn Navy Yard Following this year’s Presidential election, many American cities are evaluating their priorities for
Fun Maps: Red Hook WaterStories Preserves 400 Years of History
Red Hook circa 1875. Image via Library of Congress Red Hook, named after Staten Island’s characteristic red clay soil
Testify at NYC City Hall About Opening Parks Currently Inaccessible to the Public
Grand Army Plaza Arch Tomorrow, the New York City Council Parks Committee will hold a hearing about New York City
Teaser for The Wonder City Comic Series, About 400 Years of NYC Secrets on Untapped Cities!
Grand Central Terminal’s Main Waiting Room as drawn by The Wonder City’s artist, Courtney Zell. Grand Central will
BBQ Films to Host Winter Talent Show and Immersive Screening of Mean Girls
Image via BBQ Films Nothing excites us more than the immersive cinematic events hosted by BBQ Films. In the past,
The 2016 Untapped Cities Holiday Gift Guide for Curated NYC Gifts
This year, we’re very excited to announce the relaunch of the Untapped Cities Shop, a curated gift shop of
There Are Streets in Staten Island Named After the Original Seven Mercury Astronauts
In a previous post, we highlighted a bit of New York City history by examining thematic street names across various
The Top 10 Secrets of Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, NYC
Photo Courtesy Socrates Sculpture Park While New York City’s museum culture is certainly enviable (we’ve got the MET