Sing for Hope Pianos Return to the Streets of NYC, Celebrating 500th Piano
The non-profit Sing for Hope is back for 2019, unveiling 50 new public pianos which will be distributed throughout the streets of NYC and its 500th piano.
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Go Behind the Scenes Inside NYC’s Historic Federal Hall
Join Untapped Cities Insiders to explore NYC’s Federal Hall, a historic Financial District landmark that stands at the site of George Washington’s inauguration!
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The Barthman Sidewalk Clock Returns to Maiden Lane and Broadway in NYC
The Barthman Jeweler’s sidewalk clock has returned to the Broadway intersection where it has sat in NYC for over 100 years!
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Take a Book Walk Through the Financial District with the Author of “Holly’s Hurricane”
Join author Marie Carter for a special walking tour of the financial district inspired by her new NYC based novel, “Holly’s Hurricane.”
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10 NYC Streets from the Original Dutch Colonial Street Grid
The street names of Lower Manhattan’s grid reveal the history of New York City from its time under Dutch and British colonial rule through the Revolutionary War.
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Top 10 Secrets of the National Museum of the American Indian
The Alexander Hamilton Custom House is a landmark that embodies over 400 years of New York City history in its architecture, location and continued use.
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Experience a Dazzling Multi-Media Show Inside the Landmarked Cunard Building
Watch the historic Cunard Building transform into a dream ship with the cutting-edge visual effects of Moment Factory’s new multi-media show.
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5 Places to Spot the Woolworth Building’s Innovative Fireproofing Methods
Here are 5 spots in the Woolworth Building where you can see the fireproofing methods used by Frank Woolworth and architect Cass Gilbert to make the structure virtually fireproof.
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What Happened to the Barthman Sidewalk Clock?
The sidewalk clock that has sat on the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway for over a century has gone missing!
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A 400-Year-Old NYC Street Runs Through the Lobby of a Financial District Building
Financial District’s own 85 Broad Street has a rich history underfoot. ESI Design recently renovated the corporate lobby complete with a 400-year-old street.
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New Proposal Calls for Amazon HQ2 to Be Built on Landfill in Lower Manhattan
Should The Big Apple beat out Atlanta, Boston, Austin and a host of other cities vying for Amazon HQ2, the building could be built on top of a landfill.
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Daily What?! Find George Washington’s Tooth in Fraunces Tavern, NYC
Did you know Fraunces Tavern is home to one of George Washington’s teeth and a lock of his hair? Its second floor is a museum full of Revolutionary War relics.
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