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.
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.
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.
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 …
MoreThe New York Public Library will open a permanent “Treasures” exhibition at 42nd Street that will feature priceless items from its 46 million item collection.
MoreOn view now, timed with the return of fall, as well as the centenary of the 1918 flu epidemic, is the Museum of the City of New York exhibition”Germ City.”
MoreThe Alexander Hamilton Custom House is a landmark that embodies over 400 years of New York City history in its architecture, location and continued use.
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.
MoreThere is always something exciting happening in NYC! This week, check out a book festival, catch a comedy show or tour a historic home with our Untapped Picks!
MoreNYC’s largest festival, The Feast of San Gennaro, begins this Thursday, September 13 and runs for 11 days until September 23, 2018. Here’s what to check out!
MoreGather ‘round ye fellow citizens! The New York State primary elections are Thursday September 13. (Yes, tomorrow!) Here’s a guide for what you need to know.
MoreUnique among the theaters of Times Square, the Town Hall has a storied history connected to women’s rights that even event goers may not be aware of.
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