10 of the Most Unconventional Public Buildings in NYC
In NYC, public buildings are not always banal places to be. Here are 10 unconventional ones from the Newtown Creek Digester Eggs to the New York Public Library.
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Remnants of the Hotel St. George in Brooklyn Heights
The St. George Hotel in Brooklyn Heights was once the largest hotel in NYC. Destroyed in a fire, there are still remnants of the original if you look closely.
MoreIn New iPhone App “Brooklyn 1776,” Players Battle in Revolutionary Era NYC
With the new iPhone app “Brooklyn 1776,” users return to Revolutionary War Era NYC and fight for survival in the Battle of Brooklyn using mapmaking strategies.
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8 NYC Homes of Famous Writers from Truman Capote to Edith Wharton
Artists and writers have flocked to the cultural hub that is NYC over the years. The homes of Edith Wharton, Truman Capote, Marcel Duchamp can still be visited.
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10 Fun Facts About Brooklyn’s Iconic Landmarks
10 fun facts about Brooklyn landmarks that even many New Yorkers do not know. If you want to drum up your NYC-street cred, this is your indispensable guide.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Brooklyn Heights
This townhouse is not what it seems to be...
Brooklyn Heights is probably best known for its charming, tree-lined streets filled with 19th century mansions and churches. But the bucolic neighborhood boasts more than just cobblestone lanes and scenic views of Lower Manhattan. Being one of the oldest neighborhoods in New York …
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10 Remaining Mews of NYC’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Past
A list of mews in NYC from the pre-automobile era when horse-drawn carriages meant a need for stables. Remaining mews have mostly been converted into residences.
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NYC Film Locations for TV Show Gotham on FOX
NYC Film Locations featured in the FOX network crime drama Gotham. Locations include 5 Pointz, Green-Wood Cemetery and other famous NYC locations.
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Hiding Infrastructure With Fake Townhouses in NYC, Paris, London and Toronto
When infrastructure for subways and power companies are concealed by fake townhouses and homes in NYC, London, Paris and London with unique architectural detail
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10 Unique and Quirky NYC Subway Entrances
Untapped Cities has put together a collection of New York City Subway stations that are impressive and unique in both their history and appearance.
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A Look at Brooklyn’s Historic Skyscraper District
Brooklyn Heights was the first-ever New York City neighborhood to be designated a historic district. But did you know there’s also a Brooklyn Skyscraper District?
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7 Places In NYC Named After Famous Musicians
NYC has a history of renaming streets, parks and playgrounds after famous musicians. Here we some places which have paid honor to influential city artists
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