Statue of Liberty

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

New York City’s Statue of Liberty is one of the country’s most famous and most recognizable landmarks. Lady Liberty, as the statue is fondly known, is a quintessential American icon that sits on Liberty Island and overlooks New York Harbor and the New York City skyline. What some don’t know about the robed female statue Read more…

New York City Subway Construction, 1921

Posted on December 21, 2012, updated on May 28, 2015 by admin

In the early 1900s, New York City needed a solution to its crowded streets. Construction on the subway began in the early 1900s, with the first line opening in October of 1904 and passengers being charged only a nickel to ride. Operated by Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT), the first subway traveled just 9.1 miles Read more…