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Merchants House Museum NYC: Step Back into 1835
Tucked away on East 4th Street in NoHo, the Merchants House Museum NYC offers an unparalleled window into 19th-century domestic life. Discover how one family preserved a slice of Old New York for nearly a century.
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Inside the Hidden Catacombs of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Step beneath the quiet brick walls of Nolita into a hidden chapter of New York history. Beneath Old St. Patrick's Cathedral lie candlelit catacombs filled with centuries of forgotten Gotham lore.
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The People’s Palace: The Rise and Fall of the New York Automat
To step into a Horn & Hardart Automat in its 1940s heyday was to step out of the chaotic rush of New York City...
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The Birth of Hip Hop: A Cultural Revolution 51 Years in the Making
August in New York City is a symphony of vibrant energy, cultural diversity, and groundbreaking movements. It's a month when the city's pulse quickens,...
History
Long Island Museum, a Sneak Peak Into Rular Past
Located on Route 25A in Stony Brook and a short distance from the still-running Grist Mill and the historic Three Village Inn, the Long...
News from Big Apple
POLL: Should New York City ban horse-drawn carriages? Let us know your opinion!
Horse-drawn carriages are one of the symbols of New York. Some adore them, others argue that it is nothing more than torturing animals. What...
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Vintage Gallery: Holiday season in New York City
There’s nowhere quite as magical as New York City at Christmas time, that is as true today as it was 100 years ago. Some...
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Halloween Costumes From the 1970s (GALLERY)
Most people love Halloween because it's their one chance, all year, to be someone else. And, as these fascinating images from 1970s New York City show,...
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How The Equitable Building Shaped The Modern New York City Skyline?
In a city packed with iconic skyscrapers, the Equitable Building, in the heart of New York City's Financial District, might not seem to stand...
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NYC Fashion Of The 1960s (Gallery)
NYC Fashion of the 1960s featured a number of diverse trends. It was a decade that broke many fashion traditions, mirroring social movements during...
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Did you know Santa Claus is native New Yorker?
Contrary to popular belief, Santa Claus as we know him today - sleigh riding, gift-giving, rotund and white bearded with his distinctive red suit...