One of New York City’s most well-known and important parks, Flushing Meadows – Corona Park’s history goes back decades. One of the city’s premier parks, it offers abundant greenery in Queens and also hosts some of the city’s premier cultural institutions. However, few people truly know the interesting history behind how the park came to …
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Since its inception back in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art has been at the cutting edge of artwork and has been widely recognized as one of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art institutions. Not too many people, however, know the true story of how this vaunted cultural institution came to be the global …
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One of the world’s greatest repositories for human knowledge regarding the natural sciences, the venerable American Museum of Natural History has been one of New York City’s premier cultural institutions since 1869. Since its establishment almost 150 years ago, the museum has come a long way towards advancing knowledge about natural history and science in …
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A historic gem in a city where change is the only constant, Trinity Church has played a key role in New York City’s history for well over 300 years now. Though the church has appeared in numerous incarnations, each has been critical to the cultural and social fabric of the city. Few people, however, really …
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Nestled among the forest of skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan lies St. Paul’s Chapel, a historical gem that dates back to the city’s colonial era. Though mostly associated with the role it played in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, church in fact has a long and rich history that dates back over 250 years. While …
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One of the largest and most respected cultural repositories in the world, the celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art has been New York City’s premier center for art and culture for well over a century now. The largest and most visited art museum in the Western Hemisphere, the museum contains more than two million artworks and …
by EAGLE TRANSFER Winding its way long the western edge of the Meatpacking District, Chelsea and Hudson Yards, the High Line has quickly emerged as one of New York City’s most innovative and popular new landmarks. Once a rusted eyesore that couldn’t be demolished soon enough, the High Line today receives millions of visitors from all over the …
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Nestled among the modern skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan, you could be forgiven for mistaking the striking Gothic architecture of St. Patrick’s Cathedral as a medieval artifact in the heart of New York City. Though not quite that old, the storied cathedral is renowned for its beautiful Neo-Gothic design and rich history. Not too many people, …
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The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center is a new but emotionally-charged icon for New York City. The spiritual successor to the Twin Towers of the first World Trade Center, the tower rose from the ashes of 9/11 to become a symbol of both New York City and America’s strength and …
by EAGLE TRANSFER Situated like an emerald amongst the blue waters of New York Harbor, Governors Island is a place rich with history that dates back hundreds of years. Off limits to the public for generations, the island has become much more accessible in recent years and is now visited by hundreds of thousands annually. Despite its newfound …
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