Behind the NYC Tribute In Light Honoring the Victims of 9/11 and Resiliency of a City
Every year since its debut in March 2002, NYC’s Tribute in Light installation stands resolute to honor the victims of 9/11 and the resiliency of New Yorkers.
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First Glimpse at Koenig Sphere After Its Return to World Trade Center, Now at Liberty Park
This morning, New Yorkers got a first glimpse at the 25-ton, bronze Koenig Sphere, which returned to the World Trade Center’s Liberty Park in August 2017.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Bowling Green, the Oldest Public Park in NYC
Throughout the course of New York’s 400-year history, Bowling Green has seen its fair share of historic events. It’s not surprising that it’s full of secrets.
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Why is Manhattan’s Oldest Public Park Named Bowling Green?
Up until now, we’ve mostly focused on the park’s history, but a simpler question still persists for many New Yorkers: Why is Bowling Green called Bowling Green?
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The Marble Palace Was Home to NYC’s (and the Nation’s) First Department Store
While “The Marble Palace” may sound like a presumptuous name, it’s undoubtably fitting for the architectural marvel that sits on 280 Broadway in New York City.
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A Lasting Relic of Stadt Huys, NYC’s Very First City Hall, in Lower Manhattan
Today, Stadt Huy’s, NYC’s first City Hall’s, legacy is remembered by eagle-eyed New Yorkers who have a moment to peek below the glass alcove on 85 Broad Street.
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The Remains of the 17th Century Lovelace Tavern in NYC’s Financial District
The original foundation walls of the Lovelace Tavern, dating back to the 17th century, can be seen through a glass window in the sidewalk at 85 Broad Street.
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Cities 101: How Does Public Art Get Commissioned and Installed in NYC?
What does it take to bring a sculpture or art piece out from the dark interiors of an artist’s personal studio? Here are the requirements for public art in NYC.
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A Look at Isamu Noguchi’s Iconic Red Cube at 140 Broadway in Lower Manhattan
At 140 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, Isamu Noguchi’s Red Cube stands out prominently against the backdrop of the soaring Brown Brothers Harriman high rise.
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