History
New York City history and landmarks
New York City history and landmarks: start with Brooklyn Bridge, Dia Beacon, and Empire State Building. Use the 245 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
245 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · History
Tompkins Square Lodging House for Boys and Industrial School
A High Victorian Gothic landmark in the East Village, this former 1887 sanctuary for destitute newsboys and bootblacks is the old…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
West End Collegiate Church
A historic Upper West Side landmark tracing its roots to 1628 New Amsterdam, this sanctuary houses rare 17th-century millstones a…
Source-backed place · Museums
White Columns
Founded in 1970, White Columns is New York City's oldest alternative art space, dedicated to showcasing emerging artists who lack…
Source-backed place · History
Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
Housed in a landmark 1867 bank building, this nonprofit cultural hub showcases multicultural art exhibitions, theatrical producti…
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Source-backed place · Museums
Yancey Richardson Gallery
A preeminent Chelsea gallery specializing in fine art photography, film, and lens-based media, founded by Yancey Richardson in 19…
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