New York
What to Do with an Altoids Tin: This Artist Will Re-Create Your Dream as a Diorama
Courtesy of Boo York City Advertisers have been trying to sell dreams for over a century, but one New York
Capsouto Park: An Oasis of Calm on NYC’s Bustling Canal Street
An entrance at the intersection of Canal and Varick Streets Canal Street ranks as one of the busiest of New
Daily What?! The Mystery of the Garment District Arcades in NYC
Here’s a fun trick: several of the lobbies of Garment District buildings are arcades that go mid-block between streets.
Daily What?! Inside the Unfinished Crypt of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
On a tour of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine last week with the Museum of the City of
A Look at Historic Astor Row, John Jacob Astor’s Gift to Harlem
The historic Astor Row in Harlem dates back to land purchased by John Jacob Astor in 1844 for the sum
5 Spots to Enjoy Some Quiet in NYC
Let’s face it: Manhattan is loud. Get in touch with your inner zen for a second and avoid the
Untapped Cities Contributor Profile: Douglas Capraro
This week we profile Untapped Cities writer Douglas Capraro, who focuses on quirky New York City lifestyle discoveries like graffiti
13th Avenue is the Shortest Numbered Avenue in Manhattan
There may be a 13th avenue in Brooklyn, but have you ever seen the minuscule 13th avenue in Manhattan? Despite
The Art of Style by Kit Mills 053: Watermelon Summer Style in the NYC Subway
Ain’t no cure for the summertime blues Ugh, summer. I’m so tired of it that I’m even
Morbid Anatomy Museum Finds New Location in Brooklyn, Launches Art of Mourning Exhibit
We here at Untapped Cities are always interested in uncovering the unseen, unnoticed, or misunderstood aspects of urban life. As
The Museum of The Moving Image Has An Exhibition Based on the Life and Art of Chuck Jones
This Saturday, make sure you take that left turn at Albuquerque and head to Astoria’s Museum of The Moving
Vintage NYC Photography: Murder at Madison Square Garden’s Rooftop Theater
Photo via Library of Congress We’ve seen a lot of images of the famous rooftop of the second Madison
