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Vintage Photos: Chrysler Building Had an Auto Showroom in the 1930s
We all know the Chrysler Building in New York City–that it was once the world’s tallest building (thanks
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Top 10 Secrets of the Woolworth Building in NYC
On our recent Untapped Cities exclusive tour of the Woolworth Building, preservationist Lisa Swyers along with Roy Suskin of The
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Daily What?! NYC Sanitary Code Bans Smoking and Spitting in Subways
At York Street, you might notice this porcelain on steel sign along the walls of the subway tube. NO SMOKING,
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Fun Maps: NYC Subway Stations That Have Wi-Fi and Cell Service
Being late and stuck underground and unable to send a “Hey-I’m-running-late” is the worst. Memorize this map from WNYC’
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The NYC That Never Was: The Woolworth Building’s Pompeii Inspired Pool
The design of the Woolworth Building was influenced by many different styles. The building possessed a Tudor Gothic portal and
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Flashback Film Locations: “The Warriors” Show a Gritty NYC in the 1970s
35 years ago, director Walter Hill’s New York City-based cult classic The Warriors was released into theaters with little
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Is East New York the Next Bushwick?
When the Daily News reported that a gut-renovated house was on sale in East New York for $600,000, we
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Vintage Photos: Apollo Theater in Harlem Celebrates 80th Anniversary
The iconic Apollo Theatre, whose stage has been graced by everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen and
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NYC That Never Was: The Secrets of Hudson University
New York City isn’t exactly a “college town,” but for TV buffs the name Hudson University should ring a
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NYC Parks Department Opens Up Discussion about Future of Queens World’s Fair Pavilion
While the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fair in New York may be a distant cultural memory, it’s undeniable
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5 Historic Houses Converted into Museums on Staten Island
New York City is home to numerous world-famous museums but if you need a break from classics like the Metropolitan
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Daily What?! The MTA Signal Training School in the 14th Street Subway Station
You’ve probably noticed the whimsical Tom Otterness Life Underground sculptures while at the 14th Street A/C/E station,