Greenwich Village
Look Inside the Washington Square Arch
Join us as we screen an installment of the Unforgotten film series, as filmmaker Aaron Asis tackles the Washington Square Arch.
Famous Poets and their Adventures in NYC
Discover the NYC homes and haunts of 10 famous poets, from Allen Ginsberg to Patti Smith to Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau and the Beat Generation writers.
NYC Manhole Covers: History and How They’re Made
How many manhole covers are there in New York City? How are they made? Where do they lead to? In
10 Secrets of the West Village, Part 1
The West Village is one of New York City’s most recognizable and dynamic neighborhoods. Located within Greenwich Village, the
Explore Washington Square Park’s Secrets in NYC
Did you know that Washington Square Park was once open to cars? Or that its home of one of NYC”
Remembering Ralph Lee: Inside the Workshop of NYC’s Puppet King
Whether it be enchanting masks, mysterious figures, or charming puppets, artist and puppeteer Ralph Lee could make anything he touched
10 of the Oldest Bars in NYC
A dive bar is probably not the first place one would look to find New York City’s rich history.
12 NYC Stores That Sell Only One Thing, from Chopsticks to Fountain Pens
We’ve always been fascinated by stores that defy the rule of business diversification and focus on only one product.
These Guitars Are Made From the “Bones of NYC”
Since the seventies, New Yorker Rick Kelly has been making guitars from the “bones of old New York.” Crafted from
The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Greenwich Village
From Greek diners serving bottomless coffee in the forever classic Anthora to-go cups to $10 latte’s, coffee is a
10 Notable LGBTQ+ Landmarks in NYC
In June 2015, the Stonewall Inn was designated an individual New York City landmark within the historic district of Greenwich
The NYC Apartments of Jane Jacobs
Here at Untapped Cities, the legacy of Jane Jacobs impacts our daily life – what we write, how we see the