Old Photos of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
While this November won’t be the same with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade being televised only, we can still enjoy it from our apartments. Or we can take the time …
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The Upper West Side’s Elite Colonial Club
The Upper West Side is known for its rows of historic brownstones and large, prewar apartment buildings. As a result, the structure on the southwest corner of 72nd Street and …
Sheep Meadow: A Slice of the English Countryside in Central Park
No, Central Park’s Sheep Meadow was not named to insult the thousands of lounging sunbathers who relax on its grass each summer. For decades, Sheep Meadow lived up to its …
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Shinran Shonin’s Journey from Hiroshima to the New York Buddhist Church
For 65 years, a bronze survivor of Hiroshima has stood tall and strong along Riverside Drive. The statue of Shinran Shonin, dressed in traveling robes and a large, traditional hat, …
The Lion Brewery in Morningside Heights
Before the Columbia University lion mascot graced Morningside Heights, there was another “lion” fixture in the neighborhood; the Lion Brewery, which lasted from 1857 to 1944.
Central Park’s Hooverville: Depression-Era Squatter Colonies on the Great Lawn
Central Park’s Great Lawn began its existence not as a place to exercise or relax, but as a symbol of crippling poverty during the Great Depression. Since the late 1930s, …
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Old Images of People Looking Ridiculously Dapper in Central Park
Remember the days when you would put on your very best gown, three-piece suit or top hat, and head to the park for a leisurely walk?
7 Iconic Movies Filmed on the Upper West Side
New York City is one of the biggest film industry capitals and is full of iconic film history moments. It’s almost impossible to look at a movie set in the …
Before Columbia University: The Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
In the 21st Century, it’s difficult to picture Morningside Heights without the prestigious Columbia University campus. But what most people may not remember is that before the university, 116th and …
Oldest Buildings on the Upper West Side
Central Park West is home to some of the oldest buildings in the city. The architecture found along this stretch of Manhattan is fantastically well-preserved.
