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The Lost Fort George Amusement Park, “Harlem’s Coney Island”
At the turn of the 20th-century, Northern Manhattan was an amusement destination in New York City. Attractions like The Polo
Uncover the Hidden Gems of Washington Heights
What do Lena Horne, John James Audubon, and Malcolm X all have in common? They all have a connection to
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
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
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
Virtually Tour the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s Oldest Surviving House!
The Morris-Jumel Mansion in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood has served as the headquarters for George Washington and his troops,
Rogue Signs Reveal Hidden History of Washington Heights
Over the years, longtime Washington Heights resident and grassroots historian Barry S. amassed hundreds of vintage photos of his neighborhood
33 Black History Sites to Discover in NYC
Historic Weeksville in Brooklyn For the last few hundred years, New York City has been one of the country’s
Coogan’s, Long Time Food Haunt in Washington Heights Has Closed
One month after closing down due to to the coronavirus pandemic, beloved Washington Heights haunt Coogan’s has been forced
Watch Trailer for In The Heights, New Movie from Lin Manuel-Miranda about Washington Heights
The trailer for the highly anticipated film, In the Heights from Lin Manuel-Miranda of Hamilton fame and Jon M. Chu,
Go Inside the Dyckman Farmhouse, One of the Oldest Houses in NYC
Every part of New York City has a unique character, history and flavor, which can often be overlooked in some
Go Behind-the-Scenes Inside the Glamorous United Palace, a Loew’s Wonder Theater
New York City was home to many opulent movie palaces during the first golden age of cinema in the first