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Events
Behind-the-Scenes Ellis Island Hard Hat Tours Are Back!
Untapped New York is excited to announce the return of our popular behind-the-scenes hard hat tour of Ellis Island’s
Arts & Culture
A Lost Modernist Mural Returned to the MetLife Building
When German artist Josef Albers and his wife Anni came to Manhattan in the 1930s, they were struck by the
Arts & Culture
SNOWBANKSY, Adorable Snow Polar Bears in Central Park Highlight Climate Change
People have started calling it SNOWBANKSY 2021. Adorable polar bear snow sculptures have popped up in Central Park, but it’
Architecture
Why Are Manhole Covers Round? An Official Answer
As the story goes, there’s a famous job interview question first used by Microsoft: “Why are manhole covers round?
Arts & Culture
NYC Manhole Covers: History and How They’re Made
Our newest episode of The Untapped New York Podcast is all about NYC manhole covers! How many manhole covers are
Arts & Culture
10 Black Baseball Sites in NYC
In the 1840s and ‘50s, restless young men – yuppies of their day – were organizing “base ball” clubs to bond and
Architecture
Sylvan Terrace, a Hidden Street of Wooden Homes in NYC
A walk down Sylvan Terrace in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood is a walk back in time. Located right next
Arts & Culture
A Rare Colonial Mile Marker Stands at the Morris-Jumel Mansion
On its own, the Morris-Jumel Mansion embodies a wealth of New York City history, having witnessed more than two centuries
Architecture
160 of New York City’s Hidden Gems
Following up our master list of 160 secrets of New York City, we bring to you 160 hidden gems of
Arts & Culture
NYC’s Two Landmarked Trees: Weeping Beech & Magnolia Grandiflora
While New York City’s landmarks are usually thought of as individual buildings or historic districts (and the occasional park)
Arts & Culture
Top 10 Secrets of the Morris-Jumel Mansion
Perched atop a hill in Washington Heights, the Morris-Jumel Mansion has stood witness to more than two centuries of New
Architecture
Washington Heights Underground Railroad House at Risk of Demolition
A historic house in Washington Heights that once belonged to abolitionist Dennis Harris might be demolished and replaced by a
