When the so-called “secret” subway line opened in February 1870, many New Yorkers were completely […]
The (Short) History of Cannabis in NYC
Recreational cannabis usage in New York City can generally be traced back to the infamous […]
The Elevated Railroads of New York City
Engineer Charles T. Harvey demonstrating his experimental elevated line for investors, 1867. The West Side […]
Dividing Manhattan: Tracing The Harlem Line, or how Harlem nearly became Lancaster
The British took over New Netherland in 1664, and English rule passed onto the residents […]
We Didn’t Have a Chance: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The loft building in which the fire started was touted as “fireproof,” but within the […]
When the City Briefly Slept: The Blizzard of 1888
March is a time to look forward to the upcoming change of season, and New […]
Dome-scrolling: The Grand Domes of New York City
I was inspired to make this page based on a joke I made on Bluesky […]
Castle Clinton: From Military Installation to Pleasure Palace
Castle Clinton is a unique structure that has been transformed multiple times in its history. […]
The Brooklyn Navy Yard – Gallery
A dock under construction at the Navy Yard, 1831. It was a popular pastime for […]
Ah humanity!: The Tombs Prison
The Tombs is one of the old New York nicknames that was so infamous in […]