After four years of construction, the United Nations Headquarters Headquarters was completed in 1952. Constructed in the Big Apple, the peace organization’s home adds to the rich history of New York City. Several cities actually bid to be the official site of the United Nations, but all were rejected. NYC served as … Read more
Home to over 6,000 high-rise buildings, these corporate structures are part of New York’s fabulous history. One of which is the landmarked Seagram Building that towers on 375 Avenue between 52nd and 53rd streets. Opened in 1958, the 38-story skyscraper is often regarded as one of the prime icons of functionalist aesthetics, … Read more
Madison Square Garden, also known as MSG, is an indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between the 7th and the 8th Avenues from 31st to 33rd street. The venue was originally built on top of the old Pennsylvania Station. It was initially known as Madison Square … Read more
The Woolworth building is one of the tallest buildings in New York City, present on 233 Broadway in Manhattan. It is about 792 feet high and was constructed in 1913. It is situated in the Tribeca neighborhood with Broadway and City Hall Park to its east. The Woolworth building was considered the … Read more
Rockefeller Center is one of the famous attractions of New York City. It is a large group of complexes consisting of 19 commercial buildings, covering an area of 22 acres between the 48th street and 51st street of Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller family later authorized 14 Original Art Deco-styled buildings to be built. … Read more
The Madison Square Garden is one of the biggest sports arenas in the world. It is home to professional basketball and ice hockey along with other sports such as boxing, concerts, and professional wrestling. Initially, it was named Madison Square Garden Center back in 1968 and happens to be the oldest major … Read more
New York is known as the city that never sleeps. It is one of the biggest states in the world with endless entertainment opportunities. With that being said the Rockefeller Center is an iconic center that attracts millions of tourists all over the world. If you are planning to visit the city … Read more
The Woolworth Building with 60 stories and 792 feet of height, was the World’s Tallest Building when it came into being in 1913. It remained so till 1930 when the Empire State Building was erected against which it was sadly, no match. Frank Woolworth owned a business known by the name of … Read more
You don’t need to be a bookworm to admire the beautiful architecture of the New York City’s most famous libraries (link it with 10 Most Famous libraries of New York City). From New York Public Library to Jefferson Market, there are several libraries in New York that will make you feel out … Read more
The city of New York has not always been what we see now. Today, this city is included in the topmost developed cities of the world, but it once used to be a normal city struggling to get on the top. The structure of the city has changed a lot in the … Read more
New York is known and admired throughout the world for its amazing skyline. It is the city that has been known to flaunt every single type of architecture. From classic cast iron to most iconic Art Deco buildings, New York City has it all. But, the most popular type of architectural style … Read more