Misplaced: Photo Series Explores NYC’s Famous Buildings Moved to Barren Landscapes
The photography series Misplaced takes iconic NYC buildings and landmarks like the Guggenheim Museum and moves them to desolate environments.
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14 Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Mailboxes in NYC
Photo series of 14 beautiful letter boxes in NYCs notable skyscrapers and hotels from the book Art Deco Mailboxes from publisher W.W. Norton.
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Top 10 Secrets of the Chrysler Building in NYC
Famous as it may be, the Chrysler Building holds many fascinating secrets. Here are 10 including what’s in the spire, the basement, a lost observatory, and more
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10 Hidden Apartments in NYC & Paris: Madison Square Garden, Eiffel Tower, Radio City, Bergdorf Goodman
A historical trend of apartments hidden in grand civic spaces–from the Eiffel Tower, Radio City, Bergdorf Goodman, Lyceum Theatre, second Madison Square Garden
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History of NYC Streets: The Emergence of Lexington Avenue
Learn about the history and emergence of NYC’s Lexington Avenue which wasn’t originally part of the Commissioner’s Plan of 1811 that laid out the city grid.
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NYC Film Locations for 1998’s Failed Godzilla Revival by Ronald Emmerich
Film locations for Roland Emmerich’s 1998 Godzilla revivial. Locations include former locations and historic landmarks in Lower Manhattan including MSG.
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Vintage Photos: Chrysler Building Had an Auto Showroom in the 1930s
Image via Library of Congress
We all know the Chrysler Building in New York City–that it was once the world’s tallest building (thanks to the last minute add of a 125 foot spire), or that its Art Deco ornamentation is derived from automobile references. But we often forget that the Chrysler Building had an auto showroom …
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Stilettos for Buildings: Council on Tall Buildings Reports World’s Tallest Buildings Game the System
It seems Fashion Week attendees are not the only ones with some extra height this week. According to a report by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (discovered via Atlantic Cities), many of the tallest buildings in the world are topped with ‘vanity height’ or extra floors that increase their stature but are …
MoreDaily What?! Architects Dressed as Their Buildings in NYC
In 1931, 6 architects Dressed as their Buildings in NYC including the Waldorf-Astoria, the Chrysler Building, the Squibb Building, and the Wall Street Building.
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The Downtown Doodler captures the essence of the Chrysler Building in one doodle.
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World’s Tallest Buildings: New York City Edition
For 84 years NYC claimed the title for having the world’s tallest building.
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How Zoning Shaped the New York Skyline
Most people (even residents) never realize how New York City’s iconic skyline has been shaped by the city’s zoning codes. The variety in architectural styles is as much related to trends in design and technology as it has to do with changes in the zoning code over time.
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