Untapped Mailbag
The Lost 1964 World’s Fair Subway Line and Cars
Earlier this year, we wrote an article about the subway line that ran just for the 1939 World’s Fair
The WWII Radio Towers Atop Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Last week, Untapped Cities reader @nationsofnations tweeted at us, asking us if we had a story about the “replica bridge
Untapped Mailbag: What’s the Restaurant on the Finale of Broad City?
It’s been a while since our last Untapped Mailbag in which we answer questions from readers, submitted via Twitter,
Untapped Mailbag: 6 User-submitted Tea Shops in NYC
Last week, we served up a cozy collection of NYC tea rooms and boutiques. However, since these ten stores barely
Untapped Mailbag: Is this Gaslight Lamppost in Murray Hill, NYC Original?
An Untapped reader left us a comment on our piece about the last 19th century gaslight lamppost in the city,
Untapped Mailbag: What Are the Symbols on the Brooklyn Public Library Door?
A reader contacted us to ask, “What are the symbols on the monumental doors of the Brooklyn Public Library?” We
Untapped Mailbag: What Are Those Yellow Robots on the Streets of NYC?
Untapped Cities reader Darren Gopaul recently pointed out the presence of a lone yellow robot pasted on the streets of
Untapped Mailbag: What Were the Boundaries of Holmes Airport (now Bulova Building) in Queens?
On the way to LaGuardia Airport along Grand Central, you’ve probably noticed the Art Deco Bulova Corporate Center. An
Untapped Mailbag: The Flying Frog/Bat Person Over Coney Island in 1880
In this week’s Untapped Cities mailbag, reader Bradley Laing wrote us saying, “I have two requests, they may be
Untapped Mailbag: What’s This WPA-Style Wall Art Doing on a Wastewater Plant in Queens?
Untapped Cities reader @moment_NY submitted a photo via Twitter, asking us “Do you know the history of this wall
Untapped Mailbag: Pneumatic Tube System Photo From Building on the East Side, Manhattan
Pneumatic tube system discovered by an Untapped Cities reader on 86th and Lexington Avenue Untapped Cities Twitter follower, @justinr592, submitted
Daily What?! Mailbox for Birds (or Squirrels) in a Tree at Union Square
Untapped Cities reader g1g1_nyc submitted this #DailyWhat of a “mailbox for birds” about 9 feet up on a tree