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Daily What?! There’s a Sound Installation Below The Subway Grates In Times Square

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Location of Max Neuhaus’ sound installation “Times Square.” Some would accurately describe Max Neuhaus as a “sound sculptor.” His installation, “Times Square” below the subway ventilation grates on a slab of land between Broadway and 7th Avenues (45th & 46th Street) has been a little-known attraction since 1977, emanating huge sound to the select few who purposely or accidentally experience it. We previously covered the work in our roundup of subway art along the 1/2/3 lines, but thought it was worth a separate highlight. The late percussionist had this to say about his installation in 2002, “The piece isn’t meant to startle, it’s meant for people who are ready to discover. In fact, I never do a work where everybody stops and notices it in a public place. I want at least 50% of the people to walk through it without noticing it, without hearing it.” Depending on where you stand on the… Read More

NYC vs. Paris: The Many Statues of Liberty

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Welcome to a new short series highlighting the many surprising art and architectural finds that are located both in New York City in Paris. In honor of the 127th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty dedication, we’re starting with this iconic symbol first. While the statue on Liberty Island is the most famous, it is far from the only one in existence. The Statue of Liberty (officially Liberty Enlightening the World) has always maintained a connection to its native France. It was dreamt up by Edouard Rene Lefebvre de Laboulaye, a French  abolitionist, lawyer, and poet. Its exterior was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the French sculptor, its interior created by Gustave Eiffel, the French engineer. It was built in France and paid for by its citizens. New York City Besides Liberty Island,  the statue of Liberty can also be found in at least four other locations. 1. Brooklyn Museum Around 1900, William H. Flattau, a… Read More

What Will New York City Be Like Under de Blasio?

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Image via Flickr  by Kevdiaphoto Bill de Blasio already has a parody Twitter account (@BilldeBleezy) in his honor. The mayor elect, who will assume office in January as the 109th chief public official of the City of New York, represents a major paradigm shift in the political drumbeat in the most visited city in United States. His predecessor, three-term serving billionaire Michael Bloomberg, has a Twitter parody, too, but de Blasio’s will no doubt be of a decidedly different tone. For starters, his Spanish is markedly better. Last week, de Blasio was elected with almost three-quarters of votes, a margin that should surprise no one in a city where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1. Yet, this will be the first time New York has a democratic mayor since 1993, when incumbent David Dinkins lost to Republican Rudy Giuliani, in an election and mayoral administration that some say changed the history of the city.  Indeed,… Read More

Behind the Scenes with the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball

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One year or another, you’ve no doubt become aquatinted with this Manhattan resident, occupying the roof of 1 Times Square since 1907. But that’s only one night of every 365. For the rest, we forget about this permanent Broadway fixture. While most jaded New Yorkers might be cynical toward anything Times Square, several minds were changed during last week’s Atlas Obscura Tour. The ball, normally seen from afar, was other-worldly up close. As you ascend to the roof of the Walgreens Tower at 1 Times Square, you’ll see an access door. Opening it, you’re outside, a glow emanating from atop a flight of stairs. Every surface around you is made of see-through metal grate, and, combined with that mysterious light, you might feel like a part of the movie Alien; Certainly miles away from Times Square. Yet walk up those steps, and you’re face-to-face with a New York icon: The New Years Eve… Read More

Times Square Goes Green(er) with Big Belly Solar Recycling Garbage Cans

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November 15th 2013 marked the 16th year of “America Recycles Day.” This year, New York City contributed to this initiative with the largest recycling pilot program in the world, at the crossroads of the world: Times Square. The Bloomberg administration teamed up with Big Belly Solar, The Alcoa Foundation and the Times Square Alliance to launch a program for 30 solar powered recycling units in Times Square. The pilot program launched in March, was strategically placed in Times Square to combat some 15,000 pounds of trash which accumulates every day and to generate public awareness of the recycling program for the half million visitors who frequent Times square daily. These highly efficient trash bins collect cans and bottles, paper and garbage, as solar panels provide energy to compact the waste, enabling them to hold five times the amount of conventional bins. The solar panels also send a wireless signal to Times Square Alliance Staff alerting them when… Read More

See the Huge New Year’s Eve Numbers on Display at Times Square Visitors Center until December 26

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For the first time in the history of the New Year’s Eve Ball, the numbers will be lit in colors and patterns that can be changed and controlled. AND you can see number 14 on display at the Times Square Museum and Visitor Center until December 26th, when it will be installed. Other fun things at the Visitors Center: write a wish on the confetti that will fall on revelers on New Year’s and get up close with the centennial ball which was atop One Times Square in 2007. If you want to see what the current Times Square ball looks like in person, check out photos from Untapped contributor Ben Helmer from our recent visit with Atlas Obscura. All images from the Times Square Alliance.   … Read More

Janette Sadik-Khan Reflects on Six Years as NYC’s Transportation Commissioner

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Each Citi Bike averages nearly 6 rides per day, more than the bike shares in Paris, London and Washington Smoking and soda bans aside, the reshaping of New York City’s streets has been among the most controversial hallmarks of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s three terms in office. But the bike lanes and concrete planters championed by Bloomberg were in fact the brainchild of his transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan. Along with the mayor, Sadik-Khan will leave City Hall at the end of this month, leaving behind a vast legacy of progressive transportation improvements that have altered the city’s streetscape more profoundly than any administration in at least the last 50 years. Sadik-Khan recently sat down with a handful of politicians, architects and planners at the Center for Architecture to assess six years’ worth of changes and speculate about what this city’s streets need next. “Nothing happens in New York without vigorous conversation and some… Read More

On This Day in NYC History, December 30th: Frank Sinatra’s First Solo Performance at the Paramount Theater in NYC, 1942

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Check out this video of Sinatra’s crazed fans outside of the Paramount Theater. They were called “Bobby Soxers” because of that classic poodle skirt and white socks look. On December 30th, 1942, the world witnessed crazed teenage fans for the first time with Frank Sinatra‘s New Year’s performance at the Paramount Theater in Times Square. With Sinatra’s looks and voice, aided by the popularity of radio shows, he was catapulted into a teenage heartthrob. At Sinatra’s return to the Paramount in 1944, a riot broke out outside the venue among fans who were not allowed in. Sinatra was not expecting to become so popular. He thought he wouldn’t succeed after breaking with Henry James and his big band. Sinatra later admitted that “The sound that greeted me was absolutely deafening. It was a tremendous roar. Five thousand kids, stamping, yelling, screaming, applauding. I was scared stiff. I couldn’t move a muscle.” Jack Benny said, “I thought… Read More

On This Day in NYC History, December 31st: The First New Years Eve Celebration in Times Square in 1904

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Image via todayinhistory.tumblr.com New Year’s Eve in 1904 brought in a new year and a new tradition: the first over-crowded celebration of the New Year in Times Square. Alfred Ochs, owner of The New York Times, initiated the New Years celebration to honor the opening of New York Times headquarters in Times Square. The celebration spared no budget. It was a full-day festival culminating in a fireworks display set off from the brand new New York Times tower, which overlooked Broadway and 43rd street. At least 200,000 people attended. It was the biggest party the city knew — attendees’ noisemakers were heard at least 30 miles north at Croton on Hudson. We would like to note that this celebration had no ball. Ochs introduced a New Year ball-drop when his fireworks were outlawed in 1907. The first ball was made of iron and wood, it was covered with 25 watt lightbulbs, and it… Read More

Daily What?! A Former Shoe Store Hidden in Times Square Revealed

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The building at the northeast corner of Broadway and 46th Street is one of those hidden gems that even most New Yorkers were unaware of until recently. It had been covered by grime, billboards, and TGI Fridays signs. But all of that has changed. The façade has been cleaned, the billboards and signs are gone and the building shines once more. We noticed the new restoration in December and Scouting NY reported the great news yesterday following his open letter to the owners in 2012.  In 1926, Israel Miller hired Louis Friedland to renovate the buildings at the corner of 46th Street and Broadway for his shoe store. Miller was a Polish immigrant, who specialized in bespoke shoes for dancers and actors. His store, I. Miller, remained in operation through the 1970s. The I. Miller Shoe Store stands out because of its 46th Street facade. In 1927, Miller erected four statues representing women in the arts,… Read More

Top 10 Subway Art Installations in NYC

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Vito Acconci / Acconci Studio, Wall-Slide, 2002 at Yankee Stadium In 2012, we ventured through the entire subway system in New York City, looking for the best subway art. Here are our top 10 favorites, gathered into one article! For more, check out the separate pieces on the 7 line, J/Z, G/L, B/D/F/M, A/C/E, N/Q/R, 4/5/6, and the 1/2/3. 1. Abandoned Myrtle Avenue A rendering of the installed art piece at the abandoned Myrtle Ave subway station. Source:MTA Closed in 1956, Myrtle Ave subway station used to run on the BMT line between Manhattan Bridge and DeKalb Avenue. The northbound platform still exists and an artwork called Masstransiscope by Bill Brand is located inide. Installed in 1980, the piece works like a giant zoetrope. The artwork is painted on a 300 feet of reflected material and the inside is illuminated by fluorescent lights. The piece was restored in 2008 and after another restoration this year, you can finally check it out again.… Read More

Daily What?! One Times Square Is The Emptiest Building in Midtown But Wildly Profitable

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When Lehman Brothers purchased One Times Square in 1995, they envisioned a new kind of tenant: advertisers. Instead of renting the offices inside the 25 floor building, they began retrofitting the facade with billboards. By 1997, the profits were up 400%, and the inside was empty. The New York Times reported: “The building is vacant and, aside from a possible theme restaurant in its base, is likely to remain mostly empty, continuing to serve as little more than a gigantic billboard.” So it remains 16 years later, hosting little more than a ground floor Walgreens and the office of Countdown Entertainment. The company, known for the New Years Eve Ball, organizes all Times Square entertainment on the last day of each year. One Times Square is also the year-round home of the New Years Eve Ball. From atop One Times Square, the real face of the building can been seen apart from the scaffolding holding… Read More

10 Quirky Alternative Valentine’s Day Weekend Events in NYC

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Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect time to visit some of NYC’s vintage restaurants or hidden bars  with friends or a loved one. With Presidents’ Day falling on Monday, the long-weekend is also a great opportunity to try something new or unusual. It’s not hard to create a more offbeat or even eccentric holidays here in New York City; if the classic dinner-and-a-movie combo doesn’t sound appealing this year, then check out one of these quirky Valentine’s events! 1. The Rejection Show Image via The Rejection Show For a night filled with humor, drop by The Rejection Show in Brooklyn. The show is a comedic event centered around the rejected material of artists, writers, and comedians. Watch the Emmy Award-winning host, Jon Friedman, create a heartbreak haven by turning pain into laughter. 2. Masquerade Ball Image via Élan Artists Add a little mystery to your evening at the Down Town Association, New York’s first private Victorian clubhouse. This Valentine’s Day, the DTA will be… Read More

The Remnants of Times Square’s Loew’s Mayfair Theater, Now Vacant

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Source: NYPL Times Square is home to over 30 theaters. These theaters can be awe-inspiring works of art and architecture. As a result, it is sad to think about Times Square’s opulent theaters that have either been nearly gutted or completely demolished. One former theater, which is overlooked by most who visit the area, lies in the middle of that spectrum. Until recently, the former Loew’s Mayfair Theater was a souvenir store that incorporated some of the theater’s detailing. The store went out of business and so far nothing new has opened in its place. Ideally, its new occupant will restore the interior decorations and display them more prominently, as recently happened with the former I. Miller Shoe Store.  The Columbia Theater opened in 1910 on the northeast corner of 47th Street and Broadway. It was designed by William McElfatrick and operated as a burlesque theater. In 1928, the theater was purchased by Walter Reade.… Read More

The Top 10 Secrets of Times Square NYC

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Times Square may be the most touristic spot in New York City, and one that New Yorkers avoid at all costs. But we thought it might be time to shed some new light on the much maligned landmark. Here are our 10 favorite secrets about Times Square: 1. There’s an Unmarked and Unnamed Sound Art Installation Emanating from  a Subway Grate  Some would accurately describe Max Neuhaus as a “sound sculptor.” His installation, “Times Square” below the subway ventilation grates on a slab of land between Broadway and 7th Avenues (45th & 46th Street) has been a little-known attraction since 1977, emanating huge sound to the select few who purposely or accidentally experience it. The late percussionist had this to say about his installation in 2002, “The piece isn’t meant to startle, it’s meant for people who are ready to discover. In fact, I never do a work where everybody stops and notices it in a public… Read More

Until We Eat Again: A Foodie’s Final Bites of the Big Apple by Columnist Luke Kingma

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As Untapped Cities columnist, Luke Kingma, who boldly took us to the depths of Chinatown and to the wildest of NYC parties, moves on to the West Coast, he reminisces on his life in New York City in the best way he knows how–through its food.  It is no simple task to summarize 3.5 years spent in a city that has at once asked so much of me and given so much to me. I arrived in December 2010 with a paltry pile of personal items stacked in the corner of an old friend’s Upper East Side apartment. I’ll depart tonight with a similar haul, bound for Los Angeles and the inevitability of a car payment. (Do they still run on gas? Did we figure that out yet?) As my mind criss-crosses the boroughs in search of a compelling narrative, I can’t help but distill my experience down to the food I’ve… Read More

NYC Film Locations for HBO’s The Normal Heart

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HBO debuted their latest television film this past Sunday, an adaptation of the 1985 off-Broadway play The Normal Heart. Directed by American Horror Story and Glee show-runner Ryan Murphy, the play is based on Gay activist Larry Kramer’s experience’s during the early years of the AIDS crisis, along with his creation of and expulsion from the Gay Men’s Health Crisis. The film, as well as the play, is direct, emotional and confrontational. More so than entertainment, both are a call to arms to help and support those affected by the AIDS virus while damning the ignorance of those in office who did little or nothing to help with the disease when it simply known as “the Gay disease.” Moved by the story, we listed a few locations used in the film, which gives us a glimpse into Gay culture during the early 1980′s. 1. Fire Island Pines In the Summer of 1981, Mark Ruffalo’s… Read More

5 Places to Watch Your Step in Manhattan

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With so many buildings  in the NYC skyline demanding our attention, we rarely train our eyes to the drab concrete and subway grates beneath our feet. But the city sidewalks also have much to offer. From a floating subway map etched in the ground to the ruins of the city’s first tavern, these five sidewalk spots make it worth watching your step next time you’re trying to dodge the crowds. 1. The Maiden Lane Clock Next time you’re in the Financial District, if you happen to find yourself on the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway, look down! You’ll find a beautiful (and working) clock beneath your feet, a sidewalk advertisement for William Barthman Jewelers located a few steps away. The store has been there for over 130 years, surviving multiple attempts at gentrification–so give them some credit and watch your step! 2. The Soho Floating Subway Map Carved into the sidewalk of Green Street, the floating subway map by… Read More

5 NYC Film Locations for Sharknado 2: The Second One

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This could be the reason so many parts of the world hate us. We do not mean to spoil the party, but for the second year in a row, we are left flabbergasted by the amount of attention Sharknado gets both in online and social media. Sure we can all agree that Sharknado 2: The Second One is not a good movie, because that’s the point. Besides being bad, this movie is just boring. But because we love you guys so much, we took one for the team and we paid enough attention to give you the NYC film locations used for the Syfy original movie Sharknado 2: The Second One.

 1. Times Square

We thought we were prepared, but after the prologue on an airplane heading to JFK International Airport, we realized that nothing could truly prepare us for this crap. Once the opening credits end, we are taken to Times Square where we met the newer characters to the Sharknado franchise. The film already commits a horrible sin by having Mark McGarth in this movie and reminding us that Sugar Ray was once a thing.

Times Square is considered by some the heart of NYC. Sure, the only news that comes out of Times Square today is the battle between Elmo, Cookie Monster and the NYPD, but there is still something magical about being in Times Square (especially in the rare moment it is not supremely crowded).

Sure, you have probably been to Times Square a million times over and think you know everything about the place. Well, we have 10 Secrets about Times Square that you might not know about.

2. The Staten Island Ferry

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For a split second we get to see the glorious entrance to the Staten Island Ferry, where McGarth’s wife and daughter go on a ferry ride. The movie is about 30 minutes in and we were busy looking at our phones, discussing the new Interstellar trailer and other things not relating to this film.

The Staten Island Ferry has been featured in other productions, like a much more entertaining and funny show, the surreal and awesome show Louie on FX. And just last week we caught the ferry taking a trip up the Hudson River.

3. Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Located on Liberty Island, the Statue was the first thing many immigrants saw on their first journey to the new world. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the neoclassical statue has been featured in countless movies, but none better than its supporting role in Ghostbusters 2 and as the setting for the intro to the G.I Joe animated movie (which is 100x more entertaining that this).

To learn about the history of the statue, we have photos of its construction and a scoop on who the face of the Statue is modeled after.

4. Citi Field

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The first shark attacks occur during a Mets game in Citi Field. This confused us in the Untapped office because we thought the sharks were suppose to be the bad guys here, but they end up saving the Mets fans in the stadium time by getting them away from what we were sure was mediocre Mets baseball.

That other baseball team in New York also has some surprising fun facts, like how there used to be a Yankees football team that played in the stadium.

5. The Empire State Building

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The Empire State building has been attacked by the likes of King Kong and has been the dock for airships in the past (okay that’s not really true). However nothing could prepare this historic building for not one, bur two Sharknados! How will this symbol of NYC survive such devastation and mediocre special effects?

It was at this point of the movie that we really stopped caring and were talking among ourselves. Not even the large amount of alcohol and curly fries could get us to enjoy what is essentially a fad that people need to just let die. We shudder to think that there will be yet another Sharknado film, however, we are thankful that it will not be in NYC.

All stills courtesy of Syfy

To know how disappointed he was to see Kurt Angle in this movie, contact the author @TatteredFedora

 

8 Historic Buildings That Have Been Moved in NYC

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Our recent fun map about the farmhouse that moved from the Upper East Side to Greenwich Village reminded us of all the other buildings in NYC that were literally picked up and relocated. Here’s a list of these migrants and their stories!

1. The Empire Theater on 42nd Street

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The over-the-top sensory experience along 42nd Street that you experience today was actually part of a concerted renewal project, back when Times Square was known mostly for its seediness and vice. Forest City Ratner, now more well-known for its work at Atlantic Yards (now the rebranded “Pacific Park”), handled the redevelopment with architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle. The whole Empire Theater (now an AMC) was lifted from its foundation and moved 168 feet westwards in 1997. The 3,700 t0n structure, with a Thomas Lamb theater interior, was converted into the entrance way to a new retail complex. It’s hard to imagine that many of these theaters on 42nd Street had become so altered and dilapidated in their evolution from movie theater to grind houses, the original architectural were only discovered upon renovation. Find out more about the top 10 secrets of Times Square here.

2. Buell Hall at Columbia University

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Before Columbia University was located in Morningside Heights, the property was home to the Bloomingdale Asylum. While most of the buildings gradually disappeared as Columbia expanded, one remained. Lovely Buell Hall, home to the Maison Française was moved there from a short distance away. Originally called Macy Villa, the brick building was designed in an architecturally distinctive style by architect Ralph Townsend to house wealthy gentlemen with mental afflictions–making them feel a little more at home. It was moved in 1905.

Buell Hall Now

3. The Margaret Wise Brown House at 121 Charles Street

The Charles Street farmhouse turns west on 14th Street, in 1967

Walking through Greenwich Village, you might mistakenly think this adorable clapboard farmhouse at 121 Charles Street is simply a remnant of a more bucolic era in the Village. But it actually came from the Upper East Side, on 71st Street and York Avenue!In 1967, the house was moved five miles to this once-vacant lot on Charles Street. The owners, the Bernhards, were saving it from demolition by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, who owned the land the house was on. Here’s a fun map tracing the move

4. Poe Cottage in Poe Park, Bronx

In 1847 Edgar Allan Poe moved out to the Bronx was for the sake of his wife, Virginia Clemm, who had contracted tuberculosis. The Bronx did not provide the miracle that Poe was looking for Virginia died later that year. Two years later, when Poe died under mysterious circumstances, Maria Clemm,Poe’s mother-in-law was left in the house by herself. Unable to afford the rent she sold or gave away many of Poe’s possessions and the furnishings of the house. 

Between Poe’s death and 1910, the cottage went through a number of different owners, some of whom hoped to save it from destruction. This protection was achieved when the decision was made to move the cottage to a newly created park. The park, named in honor of Poe, was dedicated in November 1913. Due to its location, the cottage suffered much vandalism over the years but its designation as a New York City landmark in 1966 ensured that it was to remain for future generations.

5. Little Red Lighthouse

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Also called Jeffrey’s Hook Lighthouse, the Little Red Lighthouse is perhaps most well-known as the “protagonist” of The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray BridgeThis 1942 children’s book tells the true story of the George Washington Bridge’s overshadowing of the Little Red Lighthouse. But the 1880 lighthouse originally stood on the coast at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. In 1921, it was moved to Jeffrey’s Hook in northern Manhattan to aid ships in the navigation of the rocky and narrow portion of the Hudson. The George Washington Bridge was completed in 1931 and its bright lights completed overtook those of the Little Red Lighthouse. A legion of children rallied to save it from destruction, and today, the lighthouse has been restored and relit. Today, it’s run by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. You can visit and climb to the top of the tower

6. Parachute Jump

The iconic Parachute Jump at Coney Island was originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows and moved to Coney Island’s Steeplechase amusement park  in 1941. The ride and the park closed in 1964, and gradually every park structure has been demolished except for this jump, initially due to cost restrictions. It’s a rather resilient structure, having survived numerous attempts to demolish it and sell it. It was even landmarked in 1977 and then unlandmarked three months later due to structural concerns. It ended up on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and re-landmarked by New York City in 1980. Today, the structure is programmed to light up for special occasions.

7. Queensboro Bridge Trolley Kiosks

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A trolley used to run between Queens and Manhattan over the Queensboro Bridge, with a mid-span stop which would take riders to Roosevelt Island via elevator or stairs. Though the system was phased out in the 1950s, a trolley terminal remained on the Manhattan side of the Queensborough Bridge approach ramp. Cars kept crashing into the deteriorating structure so it was moved to become the entrance of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in 1970. The 2004 museum renovation didn’t include plans for the renovation so the structure was moved to Roosevelt Island to become the visitors center for the Roosevelt Island Historical Society.

8. Valentine-Varian House

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The Valentine-Varian House is the second oldest house in the Bronx and the oldest existing farmhouse. Built by Isaac Valentine, a wealthy blacksmith and farmer from Yonkers, the house has a rich history due to its position along the Boston Post Road, a witness to the rise of commerce in America as well as the advent of the Revolutionary War. It’s now a house museum run by the Historic House Trust. In 1965, it was moved down the street to its current site on Bainbridge Avenueand restored.

When visiting, make sure to keep an eye out for the Bronx River Soldier sculpture in front of the house which was made forWoodlawn Cemetery but ended up at the bottom of the Bronx River.

To find out just how many hours the author has spent in Buell Hall (not as a insane asylum patient), contact her @untappedmich. This article also written by Benjamin Waldman

 

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