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4 days ago | untappedcities.com | Michelle Young

Become a paid member to listen to this article As part of an earlier research, we worked with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Archive to locate these photos from 1935, when the Washington Square Park fountain (in its earlier form and location) was converted into a wading pool! Renovation of the fountain took place in 1934, on the initiative of Robert Moses, who is otherwise reviled for his plan to put a highway through Greenwich Village.

3 weeks ago | untappedcities.com | Nicole Saraniero

Secrets of NYC Become a paid member to listen to this article Ever wondered what’s inside Brooklyn’s Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza? This June, NYC Parks offers a rare look inside for a select group of lucky explorers. This week, Untapped New York got a sneak peek during the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the arch's $8.9 million restoration.

3 weeks ago | untappedcities.com | Nicole Saraniero

Become a paid member to listen to this article Industrialist and art collectore Henry Clay Frick called upon his rural roots near Pittsburgh when it came time to name his private Pullman railway car. Stretching 82 feet long, the grand train car boasted a 10-seat dining room where guests enjoyed meals by a private chef, an observation lounge and platform, and two staterooms.

4 weeks ago | untappedcities.com | Nicole Saraniero

Become a paid member to listen to this article One of the best ways to enjoy the warmer weather in New York City is to get outside and see some art and attend art-related events! This June, you'll find larger-than-life flowers, a museum on wheels, a celebration of pigeons, and more: 📍New York Botanical Garden 🗓️ On view through October 26, 2025 🎟️ Book online The iconic van Gogh paintings of irises and sunflowers come to life in this year's summer exhibit at the New York Botanical...

1 month ago | untappedcities.com | Nicole Saraniero

Talk Highlights: Views places and things in NYC from surprisingly unique angles and new perspectives as captured by longtime photographer Jim Cummins in his new picture book, Hidden New York, The Art of the City Revisit locations that no longer exist, except on film Take in views of Manhattan bridges shot from high up on their towers Get up close to the rare animated clocks of New York that most pedestrians walk right past Notice overlooked details like interesting ceilings, public art,...