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
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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
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
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7 Books Set on the Upper West Side
It’s easy to understand why many writers choose the Upper West Side as the setting to their stories. The neighborhood charms residents and visitors alike
An Unknown History of Symphony Space
Hop off the red line at 96th and Broadway and you’re at Symphony Space; a nationally acclaimed performing arts organization on the Upper West Side.
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
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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
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
Old Photos of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade set to take place on November 24, we thought it’d be a good time to admire the annual event’s
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
