NYC’s IRT Powerhouse on West 59th Street Gets Landmark Status
The IRT Powerhouse, a former power station of the Interborough Rapid Transit System, was officially designated a NYC landmark after a public meeting yesterday.
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The Top 11 Secrets of Madison Square Garden in NYC
Madison Square Garden is one of the world’s most famous stadiums, yet even New York City’s prime time venue is filled with secrets and little known facts.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Bronx Community College
High on a hill, the Bronx Community College has a history connected to several of NYC’s colleges and a landmarked campus designed by Stanford White.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Washington Square Arch in NYC
NYC’s Washington Square Park has one of the city’s most recognizable monuments: the Washington Arch. Learn more about this historic arch with our 10 secrets.
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The Past Life of Bronx Community College: NYU’s Forgotten University Heights Campus
Bronx Community College (BCC), the first community college to be declared a National Historic Landmark, is located in NYU’s former University Heights campus.
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Vintage NYC Photography: Murder at Madison Square Garden’s Rooftop Theater
Photos of the famous rooftop of the second Madison Square Garden where architect Stanford White was murdered in cold blood in 1906.
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5 More Beautiful NYC Murder Scenes: Malcolm X, Stanford White, Central Park Jogger, Draft Office Riots
5 beautiful murder scenes in NYC: Doyers Street in Chinatown, Stanford White at Madison Square Garden, Malcolm X at Audubon Ballroom, Central Park Jogger
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New York Transit Museum Exhibition: Photos of the 74th Street Power Station
At the New York Transit Museum black and white photos from the city’s archives display the construction and early use of the 74th Street Power Station.
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