The Top 10 Secrets of the Queens Museum in NYC’s Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
From its association with the United Nations to relics of the World’s Fairs, here are the top 10 secrets of the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
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10 of NYC’s Most Outrageous Never Built Architectural Projects
Discover 10 never built buildings from across New Yokr City selected from the book, “Never Built New York,” by authors Greg Goldin and Sam Lubell.
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10 Spots in NYC to Celebrate International Day of Peace
From a map courtesy of NYU students, here are 10 monuments, memorials, parks, and historic locations throughout NYC to celebrate International Day of Peace.
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8 Things in NYC We Can Thank Robert Moses For (Really!)
Despite villain status in NYC, Robert Moses was also responsible for many public projects New Yorkers continue to enjoy today including 20,000+ acres of parks.
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20 of NYC’s Equestrian Monuments and the History They Tell
Of the grand monuments in NYC, the equestrian statues reveal not only the history of NYC and the United States but also the history of other countries around the world.
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Misplaced: Photo Series Explores NYC’s Famous Buildings Moved to Barren Landscapes
The photography series Misplaced takes iconic NYC buildings and landmarks like the Guggenheim Museum and moves them to desolate environments.
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The 10 Most Architecturally Extraordinary Consulates, Embassies and Foreign-Owned Buildings in NYC
NYC has many consulates, embassies and foreign-owned buildings most of which are lavish Gilded Age mansions. Here are 10 of the most architecturally extraordinary ones.
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Inside the United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber with the Pritzker Architecture Prize Winners
Photos of the United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber in NYC, renovated in 2013. The room now hosts many functions beyond its original role after WWII.
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18 NYC Art Installations and Urbanism Exhibits Not to Miss in February 2016
February in NYC will brings 17 featured art installations and urbanism exhibits highlighting how we live and the global issues that touch us all.
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Five New York Avenues, Five Wars from 1776 to 1965
The United Nations was created to replace war with dialogue and compromise. But the 5 avenues west of the UN have been home to over 350 years of war history.
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Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Turtle Bay Neighborhood
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United Nations Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Enlightened Universe in NYC’s Central Park
The United Nations celebrates its 70th Anniversary with the unveiling of the sculpture Enlightened Universe by artist Cristobal Gabarron in Central Park NYC.
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