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

Hiroshima survivor on Riverside Drive.

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

This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.

This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.

A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.

This iconic tattoo shop has its own onsite museum with artifacts from the early history of modern body art.

Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

The end of the 4 Line is also the end of the line for 300,000 souls in one of NYC's most illustrious cemeteries.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.

This empty Victorian manse on Staten Island is said to be haunted but is actually a real life crime scene.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The oldest surviving synagogue in New York City is now a soaring art space.

Home to the infamous "Typhoid Mary" and the worst loss of life in New York's history prior to September 11, 2001.

The name of this famed hospital was once a byword for the horrors of medical and psychiatric care.