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Manhattan's Little Secrets
Manhattan's Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone | John Tauranac
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Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive. A sarcophagus sits in a public park Stones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of her A Star of David adorns a Baptist church A fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouse A stained-glass window relates an architects frustrations These are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattans overlooked treasures.
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Friends, I am going to New York City! Any lesser known delights I should be sure to catch? We're going to see the eclipse and then my husband has business meetings, so I'll be on my own some of the time.

Ruthiella I‘ve only been there once myself. There‘s The Strand, of course. But that‘s pretty well known. 😅 1mo
LeahBergen Have you been to The Morgan Library? There‘s a Beatrix Potter exhibition on there right now, I believe. 1mo
willaful @LeahBergen Never heard of it! It goes on the list. (edited) 1mo
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xicanti The Frick is a really nice, smaller museum that I hadn‘t heard much about until someone told me its pay-what-you-want on Sundays. If that‘s still the case, it‘s worth a visit. 1mo
willaful @xicanti Alas, it is closed for renovations. :-( 1mo
Aimeesue Patience & Fortitude at the NYPL? It‘s a gorgeous building and a lovely experience if you haven‘t been. 1mo
willaful @Aimeesue We went last time (2011! So long!) They had on exhibit the original toys Winnie the Pooh was based on! I was so moved. 1mo
Aimeesue @willaful I saw that same exhibit! So fabulous! 1mo
willaful @Aimeesue 🧸❤️ 1mo
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