12 of the Last Remaining Wooden Houses in Manhattan
Wooden houses are rare in Manhattan due to a ban in construction in 1866 but you can still find a few rare and charming wooden houses that have survived!
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The Top 7 Oldest Buildings in Manhattan, NYC
Discover the 5 oldest buildings in Manhattan. These historic buildings date back to the 1700s and many played a prominent role during the American Revolution.
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New York City’s Presidential Haunts from Washington to Obama
A look at sites associated with presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama.
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“Upstate” Manhattan has a decided residential feel, and it also contains many gems for any lover of things NYC like the oldest house in Manhattan and much more.
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The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel: An Early New York Success Story – Sort of
Morris Jumel Mansion
She’s the woman who dueled with Aaron Burr and won. Move over Alexander Hamilton. The life of Eliza Jumel is a tale about a woman who came to New York to make good on the American Dream. Margaret Oppenheimer’s splendid book, The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel: Marriage and …
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NYC Film Locations for Boardwalk Empire on HBO
Yesterday we rounded up Boardwalk Empire’s filming locations in Brooklyn, where much of the series was filmed. Today we’re showing you some of the places in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island that served as the backdrop for the show’s action.
More13 Historic Houses Converted into Museums in Manhattan
For an alternative to the main NYC museums, check out these historic houses converted into museums in Manhattan, including The Players Club, Frick Collection
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