How Sojourner Truth Became an Icon of the Black Liberation Movement, from the Gotham Center Archives
Uncover the life story of Sojourner Truth, an enslaved woman from a Dutch NY family, who became an icon of the Black liberation movement!
Untapped New York is excited to announce a new editorial collaboration with the Gotham Center for New York City History. In this series, we’ll
Uncover the original Dutch street names of NYC and see how the names of streets in the Lower Manhattan street grid evolved!
New York City landmarks don't have to be buildings! Discover the lamposts, pools, and other structures NYC wants to preserve.
Alphabet City is the home of legendary jazz musicians, a candy store owned by a 90-year-old, and a tree where a religious movement began.
From 18th century stone walls to ancient cannons, there are still remnants of colonial NYC that you can actually touch!
Lenapehoking is a new public exhibition at the Greenpoint Library created by The Lenape Center in Manhattan.
Containing the oldest Dutch colonial house in New York City and statues honoring World War I soldiers, Bushwick has many secrets.
Here is our guide to the Native American heritage sites across the city, including neighborhoods where Native Americans once lived.
Cast iron architecture was the forerunner of the skyscraper, presaging innovations such as curtain wall construction and repeating bays.