The first and the second decade of the 20th century saw New York flourish like never before. The years of the economic boom left their glorious mark in the city in the form of high-rise buildings adorning the city as far as the sight can reach. Constructed in the same magnificent era … Read more
Beaux-Arts is a spin on the classical architecture that emerged from Paris in the early 19th century after the Baroque era. The builders or designers of Beaux-Arts, rather than focusing on the perfection of scale and proportion of the structure, were more interested in decorative flair and monumental grandeur. In addition to … Read more
Art Deco architecture has been there and admired since ages. It once used to symbolize the modern cities of the world. The more Art Deco architectures a city had, the higher it rose in the chart of fame. This kind of architecture found its way to New York in the era of … Read more
The state of New York comprises five boroughs that are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. While this state offers a lot of attractions, for both the locals and foreigners, the libraries of New York City remain the most famous spots of all time. Not only locals, but tourists from … Read more
When most of us saw the Empire State Building first, we saw King Kong climbing it, or perhaps in some other motion picture. New Yorkers, however, must feast their eyes on this spectacle often. Hovering among clouds and fog and shrouded in mystery, the Empire State Building stands tall at 1454 feet … Read more
Housing one of the most magnificent collections of pieces of art, including music, art, and literature, the Morgan Library and Museum, is a great treasure. It began in the 1890s as a private collection of JP Morgan. John Pierpont Morgan was an American banker and finance expert, an influential name in the … Read more
New York’s Skyscraper Museum started a poll in 2005 to find out New York City’s favorite Skyscraper. Hundreds of architects, engineers, construction personnel took part in the survey and 90% chose the Chrysler Building. Like a jewel in the sky, the Chrysler Building stands tall as one of the most iconic landmarks … Read more
New York is widely regarded as the city of modern marvels. It’s a place where dreams are made of and where you can find some of the greatest buildings of the world. The many designed compositions stand proud and attract engineers, journalists, tourists and architects from all over the globe. Some of … Read more