INTERESTING FACTS
Where does name "Manhattan" come from? |
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Why does the steam rise from the vents on the streets? |
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Why there is garbage on the streets of NYC? |
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When did the fire escapes become a part of NYC streetscape? |
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What are those wooden cisterns on top of the buildings? |
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NYC is located on the same latitude as Madrid, Yerevan, Baku |
NYC was the first capital of the USA |
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On a clear day the Empire State Building offers 80 miles of visibility |
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The concept of modern shopping was invented in New York by A.T. Steward |
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The first act of civil disobedience in NYC - Astor Place Riots |
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Multiple uses of Castle Garden |
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Katzs Delicatessen |
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