Nothing seems out of the ordinary as you approach the the convenience store, 8 till late, at the Standard Hotel; but in reality — everything is made of felt.
MoreFrom arts festivals to movie screenings and music performances, the second weekend of June is full of exciting events. Check out the schedule for next week.
MoreHere’s what the Untapped staff is reading in the HQ today: Century-Old Bike Path in Queens to Be Repaved, New York City’s Hidden Marine Wonderland Revealed
MoreA Magnolia tree, between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is one of only two trees that have been designated as New York City landmarks.
MoreAfter digging deeper into the history of New York City’s St. Paul’s Chapel on Wall Street, here are 10 secrets we’ve unearthed about the iconic structure.
MoreIf you ever find yourself lost in Central Park, here’s a way to reorient yourself: just head to one of the park’s 1,600 lamp posts and look for a silver plaque.
MoreNYPL has teamed up with the MTA to launch the “Subway Library,” a free service that provides commuters with thousands of free books and stories through Wi-Fi.
MoreHere’s what the Untapped staff is reading in the HQ today: Peek Inside Bryant Park’s Public Bathrooms, 10 things you never knew about Frank Lloyd Wright
MoreSigns and stickers honoring Gay Pride Month have appeared in subway stations across New York City, spreading messages of love and light to everyday commuters.
MoreUntapped Cities revisits Federal Hall, a building that has undergone multiple renovations and was the site of many of America’s most important moments.
MoreThe New Deal had lasting impacts on NYC. From tunnels to schools and murals, here are maps of many of the New Deal project locations in each NYC borough.
MoreHere’s what the Untapped Cities staff is reading in the HQ today: Macy’s Flagship Could Get a Public Roof Park, National Debt Clock back to One Bryant Park
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Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge’s stately exterior lies an epic origin story. Now over 130 years old, the granite and limestone structure has dazzled both tourists and residents alike. On our newest tour, author, playwright and Untapped Cities’ tour guide Justin Rivers will not only unpack the history behind the Brooklyn Bridge, …
MoreDid you know the world’s first commercially viable rooftop vineyard is hidden within the Brooklyn Navy Yard? Untapped Cities will be bringing readers on a special wine tasting and tour at Rooftop Reds, led by one of its founders who will share his knowledge of winemaking.
Within the 14,800 square foot rooftop, you will see a unique urban planter system …
MoreUsually off-limit to the public, the American Irish Historical Society is opening its doors to Untapped Cities. The center of Irish culture and knowledge, located on Manhattan’s Museum Mile, was built in 1901. The five story Beaux-Arts townhouse was a private home before it was purchased by the Society in 1939, and it currently stands …
MoreAfter digging deeper into the history of New York City’s St. Paul’s Chapel on Wall Street, here are 10 secrets we’ve unearthed about the iconic structure.
MoreUntapped Cities revisits Federal Hall, a building that has undergone multiple renovations and was the site of many of America’s most important moments.
MoreDuring its heyday, the New York State Pavilion served as the “shining star” of the 1964-65 World’s Fair. Here are 10 secrets we uncovered about the landmark.
MoreInwood, located at the northern end of Manhattan, is both bustling and bucolic. Here are 20 must-visit spots in this one of a kind NYC neighborhood.
MoreAlthough McCarren Park in Brooklyn is one of NYC’s lesser known parks, it is a gem filled with a variety of historical and architectural secrets.
MoreNew outdoor art installations take over NYC this month, from the La Mer Wave Walk to UNIQLO Park Expressions Grant and works by Public Art Fund.
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