Old Photos of the Upper West Side: From the Editor’s Collection
I grew up on the Upper West Side, and my old man did too. I’ve raided his photo albums so that you could enjoy some
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Tag: history
The Old Apthorp Mansion of the Upper West Side
Long before the luxurious Apthorp building graced the Upper West Side, the Apthorp Mansion sat on a hill near where 91st and Columbus Avenue is
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Westsider Records: An Inside Look + Detailed History
Tote bags with classic children’s book covers hang in the window of Westsider Records on 72nd street. I’ve walked by it many times always wondering
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Female-Only Buildings in the Early 20th Century
As a part of Women’s History month, Landmark West will be partaking in a special program at the New York Historical Society. Historian Nina Harkrader
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Haunted Buildings of the UWS
The Upper West Side is known for its historic and architecturally significant buildings, but some harbor a dark past within their walls.
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“We Are Staying” with Jen Rubin and Amy Harmon
We Are Staying: Eighty Years in the Life of a Family, a Store, and a Neighborhood was written by native Upper West Sider Jen Rubin.
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Riverside Drive Mansion Tour
Did you know that for a brief time in the early 20th century, Riverside Drive rivaled Fifth Avenue for its stretch of opulent mansions? On
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The Upper West Side and the Dark History of Pinball in the Big Apple
When you think of pinball in the Big Apple, depending on your age, you likely think of an entertaining game played in an arcade, perhaps
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The History of the Iconic I Love New York Logo
One of the most iconic logos in the United States is the one initially intended to promote New York state. The I Love New York
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History of Fordham University
Fordham University is a private higher learning institution that comes with over 8,000 undergraduate students and an urban campus in the heart of the Upper
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