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Yankee Stadium

May 17, 2014 Comments: 0

In 1923, some wanted the “old” Yankee Stadium to be called “Ruth Stadium.”  Owner Jake Ruppert wanted Ruppert Stadium. They settled for the nickname “the House That Ruth Built.”   Groundbreaking ceremonies for the “new” stadium took place on August 16, 2006, the 58th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s...

Yankee Stadium

New York Knicks

Apr 30, 2014 Comments: 0

The New York Knicks’ rich history includes six of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History: Patrick Ewing, Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Dave DeBusschere, Earl Monroe and Jerry Lucas, but did you know that it can also be linked to Washington Irving and the Dutch settlers? Here...

New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden

Apr 29, 2014 Comments: 0

The World’s Most Famous Arena’s current building is Madison Square Garden’s 4th location in New York City. Did you know that in 2023 it will most likely have to move again? Here are the facts you ought to know: Opened: – Current location opened on February 11, 1968 (scroll...

Madison Square Garden

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Brooklyn
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Gingerbread House
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May 15, 2014

Considered by many to be the most magnificent residence in...

St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Apr 19, 2014

The Cathedral of St. Patrick (commonly called St. Patrick’s Cathedral)...

Macy’s Herald Square
Macy’s Herald Square
Apr 18, 2014

Macy’s Herald Square, originally known as the R. H. Macy...

Greeley Square
Greeley Square
Apr 18, 2014

Greeley Square lies between West 32nd Street and West 33rd...

Herald Square
Herald Square
Apr 16, 2014

Herald Square is formed by the intersection of Broadway, Sixth...

Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
Apr 11, 2014

“The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” (French: La Liberté...

Chrysler Building
Chrysler Building
Apr 11, 2014

The Chrysler Building was the world’s tallest building for 11...

The High Line
The High Line
Jan 31, 2018

The High Line is a public park built on a...

Empire State Building
Empire State Building
Apr 09, 2014

The Empire State Building stood as the world’s tallest building...

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