Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

The Underground Railroad passed right through this historic Brooklyn Heights church.

A trove of century-old litho stones from the Puck Building's printing days were discovered behind a cellar wall, and are now hanging in the store.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

Those belting out show tunes might not realize this piano bar marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

Imagine having a street run right through your home, or better yet, a historic bridge three stories high.

The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.

A strangely angled West Village home is the only monument to an explosion that took the lives of three American revolutionaries.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Possible relics of the ancient Roman city are hidden in this restaurant's façade.

Need to book a room at the Hotel Pennsylvania? Just dial up 6-5000.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

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

Beautiful mosaics cover the first stations opened on New York City's newest subway line.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

A working metal shop and venue for outrageous art and music shows in a former cannonball factory.

This was one of the first (and last) university-built and operated nuclear reactors.

A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.

Discover the taste of mold.

Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.

A posh members-only club with a literally dramatic history.

A way to take your secrets to someone else's grave.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.