The “Suicide Curve” at West 110th Street – and the Tragic Reason for its Name
In the early 1900s, a part of Manhattan’s elevated train system was known as the “Suicide Curve.” Located at West 110th Street, just down the
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Little Coney Island and the Criminality of Dancing on Sundays
At the turn of the 20th Century, with urbanization rapidly progressing northward through Manhattan, a carousing hotspot took hold around West 110th Street and Broadway.
Operation Sail ’76 in Riverside Park
The 200th anniversary of the USA’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 4, 1976, and tall ships from around the world
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UWS Buildings Which Were Once Hotels
The UWS has a rich architectural history, and among the many stunning prewar buildings are some which were originally designed as hotels. Below, we’ve listed
The Historic Charles Schwab House: A 75-Room Mansion on Riverside Drive
The Charles Schwab House, also known as Riverside, was a 75 room mansion located on Riverside Drive between 73rd and 74th streets. It was built
The New York Coliseum: The Time Warner Center’s Predecessor
Pre-email, stamps and stamp collecting were a big thing. Avid collectors, whether they were 12-year olds or their much older relatives, took this hobby seriously.
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What is Eleanor Roosevelt Doing on the Upper West Side?
Eleanor Roosevelt relaxes against a boulder, her back to Riverside Park as she overlooks West 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. She is deep in thought.
5 Historic Buildings on the Upper West Side
Buildings rich in history aren’t hard to find on the UWS. Maybe you’re reading because you’re a big architecture buff. Or perhaps you’re just hoping
The Silver Palate Remembered
The Silver Palette was a super sophisticated gourmet shop when it opened on the Upper West Side 44 years ago. The culinary innovations, captured in
A Historic Gem Heist
Using little more than some rope and a dash of agility, a small gang of beach bums headed by a crook known as “Murf the
