manhattan – History of New York

Hook and Ladder Company No. 8 – Ghostbusters HQ

January 28, 2017

If you’re old enough to remember the 1980s, chances are you’ll recognize this building. Located at 14 North Moore Street in Tribeca, this is the

The Woolworth Building – one of Manhattan’s first skyscrapers

January 21, 2017

This is the Woolworth Building which at the time of it’s opening was the world’s tallest building. It was opened in 1913 by President Woodrow

The Whispering Arch, Grand Central Station

December 18, 2016

After a night at the Oyster Bar and Restaurant in Grand Central, while walking through the mystical tunnels of Grand Central you may notice something

Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village

December 11, 2016

Nestled deep in the heart of Greenwich Village lies Washington Square Park, one of the most popular public spaces in all of NYC and a

The Octagon, Roosevelt Island

December 3, 2016

Roosevelt Island is a narrow stretch of land situated in New York City’s East River, running parallel between Manhattan and Queens for nearly two miles

The Maiden Lane Sidewalk Clock

November 27, 2016

Imbedded in the sidewalk at the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway is this small clock, a local landmark in the lower Manhattan area. This

Umberto’s Clam House

November 20, 2016

Today Umberto’s Clam House is a hot spot in New York City’s Little Italy; a place to get together and dine on delicious seafood and

Cooper Union Foundation Building, East Village

November 12, 2016

This is the Cooper Union Foundation building located in Cooper Square, East Village. In 1853, Peter Cooper (1791-1883) presented a blueprint for The Cooper Union

The Knotted Gun Sculpture, United Nations Headquarters

October 30, 2016

This sculpture is called “the knotted gun” located outside the United Nations headquarters. It was designed by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reutersward as a tribute