U Thant Island: The Quirky Story of NYC’s Smallest Island
U Thant Island is located in the East River between the United Nations complex and Long Island City, named for the former UN Secretary General.
Over the years, developers have named buildings after historic references, lofty aspirations, and even their own family names. From “Empire
Before the advent of architectural modernism’s sleeker, less ornamental styles, architects commonly adorned the tops of buildings with human
Empire State. Chrysler. World Trade Center. The names of New York City buildings can be just as iconic as their
We love finding quirky pop-up exhibits in New York City, and we were recently excited to discover one in
1. Shakespeare Garden, Central Park The Shakespeare Garden is a four acre landscaped garden in Central Park, located near 79th
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