Site of the first pathological and bacteriological research facility in the United States.

Recovered suit of a cannibalistic West African gang.

Set sail on a small scale.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.

Hidden behind a gate in Greenwich Village is a little farmhouse that once served as the writing studio of a bestselling author.

New York City's only wildlife rehabilitation center treats more than 3,000 feathered and furry patients each year.

This translucent sculpture represents a quintessential component of New York City's skyline.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

Once considered the height of medical modernity, this structure is now the oldest remaining component of Roosevelt Hospital.

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

Amid the marketing blitz of modern Times Square is an elegant holdover from its showbiz glory days.

Ever wanted the laymen's version of your credit card fine print?

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.

Revolutionary War casualties fill the only 17th century structure remaining in Manhattan.

During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.

This giant boulder is sandwiched between apartment complexes in upper Manhattan.

The origins of midtown Manhattan's anachronistic wooden farmhouse remain a mystery.

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.

There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.

A crumbling staircase in upper Manhattan is all that remains of one of the most important sites in sports history.

Spiral-bound community recipes and antiquarian gems mingle at this small East Village shop.

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

Play heads or tails with thousands of different coins.

One kilometer of thick brass rod laid out before your eyes.