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New York, New York

The Wendel House

The former home of the reclusive "Weird Wendels" who dominated New York real estate a century before Donald Trump.
Added by danielcmassey
Brooklyn, New York

Mount Prospect Park

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.
strictlyheather Added by strictlyheather
New York, New York

Water Tower

This translucent sculpture represents a quintessential component of New York City's skyline.
Added by zackofalltrades
Brooklyn, New York

'Jumping Jack' Power Plant

A mysterious, abandoned building rotting on the Brooklyn waterfront.
Urbex Added by Urbex
Queens, New York

Geographic Center of New York City

This mysterious marker puzzles pedestrians and infuriates geographers.
Andres Schiffino Added by Andres Schiffino
New York, New York

Queensboro Trolley Kiosk

A forgotten relic from New York's bygone trolley system hides in plain sight under a bridge.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
New York, New York

Death Avenue Plaque

Manhattan's deadly West Side railroad, which killed hundreds of New Yorkers, is remembered by this simple plaque.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
Queens, New York

'The Ramp'

Where the four original members of the Ramones hung out and revolutionized punk rock.
Andres Schiffino Added by Andres Schiffino
Brooklyn, New York

Captain America Statue

A one-ton statue of Steve Rogers beautifies the entry to a Brooklyn Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
New York, New York

U.N. Delegates Dining Room

You don't have to be an ambassador to dine like one.
lukefater Added by lukefater
New York, New York

New York Herald Monument

There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
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.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
Queens, New York

The Welling Court Mural Project

A collaborative art project that transformed a neighborhood in NYC's Queens.
Lucy DiSanto Added by Lucy DiSanto
New York, New York

New York's Oldest Phone Number

Need to book a room at the Hotel Pennsylvania? Just dial up 6-5000.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
New York, New York

Nathan Hale Hanging Site

A plaque immortalizes the spot where the early American spy said his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Added by nperri1
Queens, New York

Cassinelli Pasta

The oldest pastificio in Queens offers visitors fresh noodles and a peek inside the macaroni-making magic.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Queens, New York

Lhasa Fast Food

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.
Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki
Queens, New York

Abandoned Redbird

A retired subway car stands alone in a field in the middle of Queens.
lampbane Added by lampbane
Queens, New York

Valencia Movie House

The Vatican of the movie industry turned into an actual church.
Added by michelleferlito
New York, New York

Bill's Place

This speakeasy continues the Prohibition-era legacy of Harlem's jazzy Swing Street.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Queens, New York

Troma Entertainment Inc.

The best B-movies filmed on a shoestring budget were born here.
Added by jakubski
New York, New York

300 West 38th Street

Cheap pizza and all of your naughty bedroom needs housed in a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
Staten Island, New York

Tugboat Graveyard

Final resting place of two dozen New York City harbor ships.
atimian Added by atimian
Queens, New York

Louis Armstrong House

The preserved house of a jazz legend still echoes with his music.
Added by stt2104