Seasons & Episodes
City Hall
New York City's City Hall is the oldest city hall in the nation still used today as a center for city government. For 20
Gracie Mansion
Since 1941 Gracie Mansion has been the official residence of nine New York City mayors and their families. However, the
Snug Harbor
When Sailors' Snug Harbor opened its gates on Staten Island in 1833 it was the first maritime home and hospital for reti
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Museum
New York City is widely regarded as the cultural capital of the world and nothing better represents this than the Brookl
Governors Island
In the middle of New York Harbor sits one of the most historic places in America. Governor's Island helped secure our in
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Situated in the heart of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a collection of gardens that stretch over 52 acres and
Brooklyn Academy of Music
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is celebrated for its rich history, its sophisticated yet playful architecture and decades
Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a spectacular public garden and cultural center located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. Overlooking
Flatbush Avenue
Take a tour down the heart of Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue. Visit the Williamsburg Savings Bank tower, with its breathtak
Central Park
Few would disagree that Central Park is the most visionary piece of urban planning this world has seen; and with million
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights became New York City's first neighborhood to be designated as an historic district, and for good reason
Parks
Blueprint NYC: Parks chronicles the history of the City's flagship parks in each borough. These parks include Central Pa
Wonder Theatres
In the 1920s, four movie palaces were built in New York City. They were opulent, over the top and for a quarter, could m
The David N Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building
The David N Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building is one of New York’s first skyscrapers – an architectural marvel an
Merchant's House Museum
Seabury Tredwell and his family moved into an East Village townhouse on East 4th Street in 1832 and nothing inside or ou
The High Line
Blueprint looks at the unlikely story of how Manhattan's High Line was saved and transformed into New York's "Park in th
Coney Island
When a part of the Brooklyn coastline was transformed into some of the earliest great amusement parks, Coney Island beca
Staten Island Ferry
For more than a century, the Staten Island Ferry has shuttled millions of passengers annually across the NY Harbor.
Statue of Liberty
Discover the amazing story behind one of America’s most beloved and iconic landmarks -- The Statue of Liberty. Watch h
Ellis Island
Nearly 40% of Americans can connect their family history to Ellis Island, which served as the gateway to the country for
St. John the Divine
St. John The Divine in Morningside Heights is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and has been under construction
Green-Wood Cemetery
Discover one of the Nation's first rural cemeteries, Green-Wood. This National Historic Landmark in the Gowanus Hills of