Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: September 24th – September 30th, 2018
Take part in an Untapped Cities NYC experience this week to discover the remnants of the World’s Fairs, explore the cathedral-like Woolworth building and more!
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When Soho Had 10,000 Square Foot Illuminated Panorama Painting Showing Exotic Places Around the World
In 1830s Soho there was a 10,000 sq ft rotunda that showed illuminated panorama paintings showing views of Jersualem, Niagara Falls and other exotic places.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Flatiron Building
We go off-limits into the Flatiron Building, one of NYC’s most beloved landmarks to learn about its history and secrets with Sonny Atis, the longtime superintendent.
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A 7-Foot LEGO Model of the Javits Center Inside the Crystal Palace
Inside the Crystal Palace NYC’s Javits Center is a model version of the building made up of 114,470 LEGO pieces!
MoreCities 101: Illegal Ink—The Bizarre History of NYC’s 36-Year Tattoo Ban
If you can believe it, from 1961 to 1997, there was a prohibition of tattooing in NYC despite the fact that this city was the birthplace of tattooing in America.
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13 Things to Do This Week in NYC: September 21st – September 27th, 2018
Whether you want to peruse a new museum exhibit, ride a trolley through a cemetery, or join a pizza eating contest, you can do it this week in NYC!
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10 of NYC’s Elevated Parks and Hidden Gardens
In NYC, a type of open space is made possible by a multi-level, multi-layered city: the elevated park and garden, sometimes hidden from view at street level.
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Join a Book Talk with John Freeman Gill, Author of “The Gargoyle Hunters”
Discover the history of gargoyles and gargoyle hunters in NYC at an illustrated book talk by John Freeman Gill, author of the novel “The Gargoyle Hunters.”
MoreTour the Battery, the Birthplace of New York with The Battery Conservancy and Untapped Cities
Explore the history and new features of The Battery, a site that has played a role in the history of NYC from the time of the Lenape fishermen through to today.
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Photos from Inside the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
See photos from inside the abandoned hospital complex on Ellis Island and find out how you can explore the site yourself!
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2018 NYC Dîner en Blanc Takes Over Governors Island with 6,500 Revelers in White
Every year for the New York City Dîner en Blanc, the pop-up white dinner for thousands that originated in Paris, the question arises: will the guests have to take a boat? This year, for the eight annual event, it’s true! 6,500 guests met in designated meeting locations throughout Lower Manhattan in the late afternoon and took chartered …
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Kick-off Archtober at the Opening of “Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture”
Celebrate Archtober, a month long festival honoring and exploring architecture, design and the built environment in New York City!
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Tour of the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
Discover the many secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal in this Untapped Cities tour led by Tamara Agins of the NYC Department of City Planning.
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Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
Discover infectious and contagious disease wards, an autopsy room, the kitchen and other off-limits places on our hard hat tour of Ellis Island Hospital.
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Underground Tour of the NYC Subway!
Take a ride through the history of the world’s largest rapid transit system by weaving in and out of the past, present and future transit hubs of NYC.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Flatiron Building
We go off-limits into the Flatiron Building, one of NYC’s most beloved landmarks to learn about its history and secrets with Sonny Atis, the longtime superintendent.
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The Top 10 Secrets of McSorley’s Old Ale House in NYC
McSorley’s has been incredibly popular since the time it opened, and the sawdust-covered floors of this East Village institution have many secrets to share.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Flushing Town Hall in Queens
Flushing Town Hall is a picturesque landmark on Northern Boulevard with a rich history, notable architecture and vibrant use as a multi-cultural arts center.
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10 of NYC’s Elevated Parks and Hidden Gardens
In NYC, a type of open space is made possible by a multi-level, multi-layered city: the elevated park and garden, sometimes hidden from view at street level.
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10 Insider Historical and Cultural Trips for Traveling in Ireland
Ireland is a magical place that welcomes visitors with open arms. Here are 10 insider tips to make the most of your time in the Emerald Isle in Dublin and outside.
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53 NYC Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in September 2018
The must-see New York City outdoor art installations this month span all 5 boroughs. From participatory exhibits to traveling displays, this month has it all.
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