Untapped Cities Events this Week: September 17th – September 23rd, 2018
Check out the unique tours and events, offered by Untapped Cities, that are taking place all over NYC this week!
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Untapped Cities Events this Week: August 27th – September 2nd, 2018
Check out all of the ways you can explore NYC with Untapped Cities this week!
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Find the Stone Pillars Used to Test Grand Central’s Facade with ‘City Full of History’ Episode 4
In 1905 the New York Central Railroad needed to figure out what to build Grand Central Terminal out of. Their experiment is still in Van Cortlandt Park!
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See a Remnant of the Lost Biltmore Hotel in Grand Central Terminal
A tunnel connected to Grand Central terminal, now part of a parking garage, was once a passageway for guests of the luxurious Biltmore Hotel.
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Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: July 23rd – July 29, 2018
Get an exclusive look inside the cathedral-like lobby of the Woolworth Building, learn about the hidden champagne vaults inside the Brooklyn Bridge, unpack the history of Williamsburg and more on an Untapped Cities tour this week!
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See What Grand Central Terminal Looked Like Before its Restoration 20 Years Ago
Grand Central Terminal is celebrating two events this year: the 20th anniversary of its restoration and the 40th anniversary of the Supreme court case that saved the Terminal.
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There’s a Secret Staircase Inside Grand Central Terminal’s Information Kiosk
One of our favorite secrets of Grand Central Terminal is that there is a hidden staircase inside the information kiosk, which goes down to the lower concourse.
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11 of NYC’s Most Iconic Clocks
Everywhere you look in NYC, you will find a clock to help you keep track of time. Here are 11 of the most iconic ones that you might have not noticed before.
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Every Subway Station in NYC Is Being Sketched by One Man
In a new exhibit in Grand Central Terminal, one artist showcases his documentation of every New York City subway station, a project four decades in the making.
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Cities 101: How Do Dogs Become MTA Police Officers?
An often overlooked but crucial force within the MTA Police Department is its canine unit. How are dogs actually raised to aid officers in enforcing the law?
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12 Beautiful Locations to Find Guastavino Tiles in NYC
Guastavino tiles, a famed, though obsolete vaulting technique used in 200+ historical structures in NYC, can give anyone a new appreciation for architecture.
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Test Stone Pillars for Grand Central Terminal Are Restored in Van Cortlandt Park
The Grand Central Stones of Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx receive restorative a makeover thanks to funding from the Paul and Klara Porzelt Foundation.
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