Fort Wadsworth Fort Wadsworth is located in Staten Island and is deemed one of the oldest military forts in the history of the United States. Fort Wadsworth does not receive nearly enough recognition of as other forts simply because no actual battles have been fought there. However, it has rich history that dates all the …
Category: Landmarks and Buildings
Stonewall Inn
The Upbringing and Influence of Stonewall Inn Stonewall Inn today is recognized to be the iconic destination in by its nightlife, community, and history in the Greenwich Village neighborhood. It gathers the LGBT community in New York City and even internationally during the famous New York City Pride Parade, serving as the endpoint of the …
United Nations Headquarters
Guidebook: the United Nations Building Located at 405 E 42nd Street right along the East River on Manhattan Island is a piece of international territory belonging to 193 nations which holds the United Nations Headquarters. In a city that is home to over 8 million people speaking perhaps 800 languages, it is not surprising that …
Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium was the home of many famous events. It was opened in 1964 and served as the home of the New York Mets of the National League from 1964-2008. The stadium in Queens, New York was originally going to be called “Flushing Meadows Stadium”. However the New York Mets website says, “In the fall …
Yankee Stadium
Over the course of its history, Yankee Stadium has become more than a ballpark. Yankee Stadium has now become part of New York itself through its history, traditions, and the people that have walked through its gates. There are many points in the history of Yankee Stadium where it transcended the world of sports and …
Polo Grounds
Located off the Harlem River in Manhattan, the Polo Grounds was the home for the New York Giants from 1891 until they moved to San Francisco in 1957. With World Series, Army Navy Games, and even boxing matches held there, the Polo Grounds was one of the most popular establishments in the New York sports …
Bowling Green
Bowling Green is the oldest park in New York. Although it is also possibly one of the smallest parks in the city, it has a fascinating history which can still be seen to this day. Situated at the end of Broadway and near Battery Park, it is a popular subway stop at a crossroad in …
Grand Central Terminal
Figure 1 On February 2, 1913 a day after the official opening of the new Grand Central Terminal, The New York Times released an 8 page special section. This paper covered the ins and outs of the terminal as well as sample train tickets and information on the surrounding areas. In addition, it also included …
Webster Hall
Webster Hall Through the Years Webster Hall is a world known leading concert venue and night club in New York City today. From its beginning in 1886, it has served many purposes, held a variety of different events, and hosted many different people in its time that adds to its historical value and significance. …
Metropolitan Museum of Art
In 1866, while in France, lawyer John Jay proposed that America ought to have a national gallery of art. Upon Jay’s return, and his appointment to the position of President of the Union League Club of New York, the idea soon became a reality.[1] The idea for a New York based art museum truly gained …