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.
MoreWe 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.
MoreInside the Crystal Palace NYC’s Javits Center is a model version of the building made up of 114,470 LEGO pieces!
MoreIf 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.
MoreWhether 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!
MoreIn 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.
MoreDiscover 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.”
MoreExplore 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.
MoreSee photos from inside the abandoned hospital complex on Ellis Island and find out how you can explore the site yourself!
MoreEvery 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 …
MoreCelebrate Archtober, a month long festival honoring and exploring architecture, design and the built environment in New York City!
MoreCheck out the unique tours and events, offered by Untapped Cities, that are taking place all over NYC this week!
MoreDiscover 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.
MoreDiscover infectious and contagious disease wards, an autopsy room, the kitchen and other off-limits places on our hard hat tour of Ellis Island Hospital.
MoreTake 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.
MoreWe 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.
MoreMcSorley’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.
MoreFlushing Town Hall is a picturesque landmark on Northern Boulevard with a rich history, notable architecture and vibrant use as a multi-cultural arts center.
MoreIn 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.
MoreIreland 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.
MoreThe 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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