Stepping Back Into New York’s Gilded Age
Welcome back to my first blog post in YEARS! Today I had the chance to attend a confrence at one of New York City’s true hidden treasures I never knew exsisted – the Metropolitan Club. […]
History
History at the Jersey Shore: An 1800’s Once Abandoned Iron Village in the Woods
When most people think of the New Jersey Shore, they probably think of the beaches, boardwalks, or maybe even the popular reality TV show. They probably don’t think of the 1800’s industrial age and the […]
Exploring Governors Island
Explore an Island in the New York City harbor that was once a U.S. army military base dating back to the 1700’s. Today it’s a National Landmark open to the public.
What is this? An ear?
Take a look at a temporary art installation at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. A 30 foot pool towers over tourists for two months during the Spring of 2016.
September 9th, 2001 – A Clear Day Just Before The Day
How one person was compelled to take two photos of the World Trade Center just days before the towers fell.
A Look At A 19th Century Sea Captain’s Home
A quick look at the historic house of a successful New England Whaler.
The Other Side of Ellis Island
A look into the non-public side of Ellis Island and how some of the now abandoned portions of the hospital complex look today.
Billy Joel – New York or Miami?
Many people might be familiar with a Billy Joel song where he sings about the lights going out on Broadway. I’ve listened to this song many times and never realized the actual name of that song […]
Just Around The Bend at Rockland Lake
How a walk in the woods led to uncovering an old process for harvesting and transporting giant blocks of ice. The process was so impressive that even Thomas Edison visited the area to record some of his first film footage.
A Trip to Nyack Beach State Park
How a walk on a nature trail ignited a fire to step back in time. What are these tunnels? Why are they on the side of a mountain? What were they used for?
The Random Compass 