The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s James A. Farley Post Office
The James A. Farley Post Office is widely recognized for its beauty and imposing footprint, but it also holds many interesting secrets. Here’s a look at ten.
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NYC Fun Facts: The Seals in the Ceiling of James A. Farley Post Office Across from Penn Station
One of the lesser-known details of the Farley Post Office across from Penn Station is the ceiling of the atrium adorned with the official seals of ten countries
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Penn Station Has a New West End Concourse and Entrance at the Farley Post Office [Photos]
Yesterday, the new West End Concourse opened at Penn Station, connecting it to the James A. Farley Post Office (the future Moynihan Station) for LIRR passengers.
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Explore the Abandoned Interior of the James A. Farley Post Office Through Photographs
Photographer and Cooper Union Professor of Art Margaret Morton is bringing us inside the abandoned James A. Farley Post Office through a new photo exhibit.
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Here’s What Penn Station May Look like in 2020: New Visionary Renderings Released
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his ambitious plans to transform Penn Station from an outdated train terminal into a modern transportation hub.
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10 Controversial NYC Historical Buildings That Were Demolished or Redeveloped
10 historical or landmarked buildings that were either repurposed or demolished controversially in NYC history from skyscrapers to Gilded Age mansions.
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5 Proposed Transportation Changes and Plans That May Change NYC
With Mayor de Blasio’s endorsement of the Brooklyn-Queens streetcar plan announced yesterday, here are 5 more transportation system plans that may become part of New Yorkers’ daily commute, and hopefully not part of their daily rant.
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10 NYC Post Offices that Double as Art Galleries
An often overlooked venue for art in NYC are its post offices, with impressive murals commissioned during the Great Depression that can still be seen today.
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7 Secret NYC Tunnels You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Far lesser known in NYC are the obscure tunnels–often running from building to buildings or through lesser documented parts of the city. Here are 7 secret ones
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10 More Obscure NYC Museums
Looking to expand your NYC museum expertise? At Untapped Cities, we have got you sorted for obscure museum explorations!
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Exploring the Abandoned Spaces Inside the James A. Farley Post Office in NYC
The James A Farley Post Office supported 16,000 workers at its peak, but less than 200 today. You can imagine just how many abandoned spaces there are inside.
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Daily What?! Museum of Postal History in James A. Farley Post Office Has Vintage Collection of Mail Paraphernalia
In one of the many things that have been forgotten in the James A. Farley Post Office is the Museum of Postal History, which contains a fun vintage collection.
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