Brooklyn, New York
Endale Arch
This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
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The 'Goodnight Moon' House (Cobble Court)
Hidden behind a gate in Greenwich Village is a little farmhouse that once served as the writing studio of a bestselling author.
Permanently Closed
Brooklyn, New York
Boardwalk Empire Set
HBO series' stage tucked away in a Greenpoint lot is the largest theatrical set of its kind in the United States.
Brooklyn, New York
The Evergreens Cemetery
Final resting place for the Triangle Shirtwaist fire’s unidentified victims.
Brooklyn, New York
Do the Right Thing Way
Spike Lee's provocative film is officially honored right where it was made, the first time a work of art was used as a secondary street name.
Brooklyn, New York
The Remains of Abraham & Straus Department Store
The gilded vestiges of a sterling department store can still be found in a Brooklyn shopping center.
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Rat Rock in Morningside Heights
This giant boulder is sandwiched between apartment complexes in upper Manhattan.
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The Double Check Businessman
This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.
New York, New York
New York Herald Monument
There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.
Queens, New York
La Guardia's Art Deco Marine Air Terminal
A remnant from the golden age of aviation still in use today, Pan Am's Clipper service took off from this Art Deco gem.
New York, New York
The Remnants of Tin Pan Alley
The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.
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The Ziegfeld Head
The front yard of an Upper East Side town house hides the last fragment of one of New York's most famous theatres.
New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Bronx, New York
La Morada
Rare moles meet activism at this Oaxacan eatery.
New York, New York
Graybar Rats
Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.
Brooklyn, New York
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.
Brooklyn, New York
Captain America Statue
A one-ton statue of Steve Rogers beautifies the entry to a Brooklyn Bed, Bath & Beyond.
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Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
New York, New York
Spotlight on Broadway Map
The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.
New York, New York
Staple Street Skybridge
Imagine having a street run right through your home, or better yet, a historic bridge three stories high.
New York, New York
The Marriage of Money and Real Estate
A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.
New York, New York
Gay Liberation
The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
New York, New York
Zaragoza Mexican Deli and Grocery
Behind a grungy bodega facade, a Poblano family serves rich, home-cooked meals.
New York, New York
Shrine of Saint Frances Cabrini
The mummified relics of an American missionary.
