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Architecture
Cities 101: Double Lettered Trains In The NYC Subway System
Double-lettered subway signage was used in the NYC Subway until 1985. (via Wikimedia Commons) Last week we dove into the
Architecture
History of NYC Streets: Why is There a King Street & Prince Street but no Queen or Princess Street in Manhattan?
In this 1776 map, Great Queen Street is shown running diagonally, over modern-day Pearl Street. (via Library of Congress) At
Arts & Culture
Daily What?! Buy A Rock From Brooklyn (And Support The Arts?)
Spotted last week at Brokelyn, Brooklynite Floyd Hayes is selling “Pieces of Brooklyn” on his Etsy page. If you can’
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“Essex Crossing” Developers Named for the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area in Manhattan
Aerial rendition of the proposed plan for the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area. (via NYC Mayor’s Office Flickr) Seward
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Daily What?! Buy A Can of Air From NYC, Paris and Around the World For Only $10
With all the talk of the guy selling rocks from Brooklyn, we were reminded of this Etsy listing by Prague-based
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History of NYC Streets: Grand Concourse Was a 20th Century Attempt to Make Bronx More Like Paris
The Grand Concourse is a major thoroughfare in the Bronx that spans more than four miles in the western part
Arts & Culture
2013 Photoville in NYC Brings Photography and Free Events to Pier 5–September 19-29
We recently covered The FENCE, a 1000-foot photo installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park. That installation is just the first part
Arts & Culture
Then and Now: Marc Hermann Combines Vintage NYC Crime Scene Photos With Their Modern Day Locations
Daily News photographer Marc Hermann put together this photo series that takes an interesting look at crime scene photos from
Food & Drink
Daily What?! Head to Koronet’s for the Largest Slice of Pizza in NYC
For today’s Daily What?! we’re talking pizza. One of the things New York City is known for is
Architecture
#WormsUnite: Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend Events through September 22nd
The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York. It features literary themed events taking place
Arts & Culture
1970s Anti-Tourist Guide to NYC: Welcome to Fear City
Last year, New York City served over 52 million foreign and American tourists. Locals each have their own opinion on
Architecture
Daily What?! There Is An Underground Network of Tunnels at Columbia University
What is now possibly the worst kept secret at Columbia’s Morningside campus, an intricate network of tunnels connects many