HISTORY: Unveiled in 1965, this bronze statue pays tribute to the Cuban author and activist, who died in 1895 fighting for his homeland‚'s liberation from Spain.
History Museum · Center City East · 27 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Established in 1702, this is known as America’s oldest residential street and today is lined with more than 30 houses, dating from the 1720s to 1830s.
806 N Michigan Ave (btwn Pearson St & Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Streeterville · 40 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Built in the late 1860s, these two structures, designed by William Boyington, were among the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
535 W 116th St (Columbia University), New York, NY
College Administrative Building · West Harlem · 13 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Low Memorial Library was the first major building erected on the present Columbia University site. Today it is one of the most important Neo-Classical structures in America.
HISTORY: One of the most frequently played set of bells on any American collect campus, the Cornell Chimes are housed in the historic McGraw Tower. The 21-bells are played primarily by student chimesmasters.
City of New York: The Bowling Green Fence was erected in 1771 to protect a statue of King George III, which was destroyed in 1776, this iron fence is a rare reminder of New York City's Colonial era.
City of New York: This park is named for FDNY Paramedic Carlos Lillo, who died while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
City of New York: The Cyclone was originally built in 1927. The coaster uses a chain to pull the train to the top of the 1st plunge, it then runs on its own momentum reaching up to 68 mph through 9 drops and 6 curves.
City of New York: The Wonder Wheel has been in operation since 1920 & was designated a NYC Landmark in 1989. It is 150 ft tall, holds 160 passengers with 8 stationary cars & 16 cars that slide along serpentine tracks.