Inside An Upper West Side Sex Cult
An infamous sex cult existed on the Upper West Side from the late 1950s to the early 1990s, and in 2018, a book about it was published.
Tag: history
3 Crazy Facts Proving the Ansonia is Absolutely Legendary
Notably one of the Upper West Side’s most infamous buildings, the Ansonia, located at 2109 Broadway between 73rd and 74th Streets, was home to quite the famous crowd and was …
The Lincoln Arcade: An Artist Incubator
Today’s Upper West Side is not where you’d expect to nab a cheap studio with a skylight. But, starting around 1904, that’s just what brought many artists, writers and singers …
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Central Park’s Hooverville: Depression-Era Squatter Colonies on the Great Lawn
Since the late 1930s, the Great Lawn has been home to softball games, sunbathing and picnics, making it one of New York City’s most beloved outdoor spaces. But it began …
Hettie Anderson (1873-1938): African American Portrait Model, Overlooked Upper West Sider
In 1974, Bill and Willow Hagans traveled from Detroit to New York City to be married at City Hall. Watching over their ceremony from high atop the Manhattan Municipal Building …
Powerful Crime Bosses Once Lived at The Majestic on Central Park West
The Majestic, the prewar co-op at 115 Central Park West, between 71st and 72nd Streets, might be known for its charming Art Deco architecture and twin-towered facade, but there’s a …
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The 41st Anniversary of John Lennon’s Death
November 22 marked the 58th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. News coverage at that time was obviously very different than it is now. However, for people …
Edgar Allan Poe’s Two Years in an Upper West Side Farmhouse
The Upper West Side consisted of little more than farmland and scattered homes when it began to build its resume of resident artists, authors, and poets. Although many have followed …
Old Theaters and Rising Stars of The Early 1900s
Google “Ponselle” and you’ll find stunning video clips of the opera diva Rosa Ponselle. The soprano was born in 1897, and her voice was described as one of the most …
Seneca Village: A Forgotten Settlement Buried under Central Park
Decades before Central Park was even a concept, Seneca Village began to grow into a tight-knit settlement of African-American and Irish landowners. Centered near the current west side of Central …
