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What borough has Edgar Allen Poe's cottage? The Bronx What is in the Dahesh Museum? Only museum in US devoted to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting works by Europe's academically trained artists of the 19th and early 20th century. What is the newest museum on Museum Mile? Neue Galerie 1048 5th Ave. Austrian and German art, donated by Ronald Lauder, a cosmetics mogul. In C. Vanderbuilt's old house. What is the best example of Art Deco in NYC ? Chrysler Building What is a " Brownstone" ? Originally, a rowhouse built almost entirely of brown sandstone. Later, was faced with brownstone only. What is the tallest structure in NYC outside of Manhattan? Citicorp Office building in Queens, at 663' , or 48 stories tall. The Ansonia hotel was known for what unusual features? All. world's largest swimming pool, rooftop farm with goats and pigs, indoor fountain with seals, home to Babe Ruth, Stravinsky, etc. What is the nickname of Woolworth's Building? The Cathedral of Commerce What is the 21 club? A famous speakeasy from the 20's. Famous jockeys out front Where can you find the greatest concentration of cast iron buildings in the world? SOHO SOuth of HOuston Where is the Forbes Gallery? 60 5th Ave. near 12th St. What is the current name of Hurtig and Seamon's? Apollo Theater When was it opened? 1913 0r 1914 ( both are written ) What and where is 2nd oldest monument in NYC? Worth Monument 23rd and Broadway What does Gustavino refer to? A type of timbrel roof vaulting that uses lighter terra cotta tiles. Many famous building used him. Ellis Island, Custom House, GCT,( Oyster room ), and more Which of these theaters doesn't belong in the category of Broadway theaters? Hilton, Music Box, Beacon, St. James The Beacon What is the name of the hotel at 59 W. 44th between 5th and 6th, famous as a hangout for writers? Algonquin famous for it's Roundtable, where actors, critics, writers and wits would gather. The " Vicious Circle " What is the finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in the city ? Federal Hall National Memorial What is Haughwaut's building known for? Selling the Lincoln's their china and silverware for the White House. Also, first Otis elevator.Building from a catalog What is the address of the New York Stock Exchange ? 11 Wall St. Trick question. They want you to say Wall and Broad. What is Federal Hall and where is it? Site of GW's Inauguration as President Finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in city. Full name: FEDERAL HALL NATIONAL MEMORIAL What is the name of the garden at the Brooklyn Botanical Museum, famous for it's cherry trees? Japanese Hill-And -Pond Garden What is Bloomingdale Asylum and where is it? Administration building of Columbia University Where is the Gotham Hotel, and what its it currently called? 700 5th, at 55th. The Peninsula What's another name for the AT&T building ? " Golden Boy " What is Civic Fame? a 25 foot tall golden statue , on top of 1898 Manhattan Municapal building. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman Where is the Dakota Building, who designed it, and who has lived or is living there? 8th Ave. and W. 72nd st. Lauren Bacall,Boris Karloff, Connie Chung and Maury Povich, Judy garland, Roberta flack, Rudolv Nureyev Name buildings designed by Henry Hardenburg Dakota, Plaza, original Waldorf and Astoria on 5th ( Empire State Building there now), Willard, Copley Plaza, Schermerhorn Building What was the Campbell Apartment ? an opulent space in GCT, occupied by a friend of the Commodore. Police thought it was lived in when they saw a shower and toilet. Where can you find a famous smallpox hospital? Roosevelt Island. Designed by James Renwick, Jr. Equitable Building Who, where, when. What did it cause? Ernest Graham, 120 Broadway, 1915 Created need for the "set-back law", to allow sunlight to streets. What was Chumley's? A speakeasy in the Village that may have survived to the present. There will be a picture. Look for curved top door, courtyard. What is the name of the Mayor's house? Gracie Mansion What was the name of the Giant's stadium in Harlem? Polo Grounds What's the name of the Greek Revival Row houses north of Washington Square? The Row What is the history of the many "Ray's Pizza" stores in Manhattan ? When the Albanians were overrun in wartime Europe, they found refuge in Italy. There, they learned to make pizza. What was the reason for selling and who sold Manhattan to the Dutch? Wappinger Federation What were the Stonewall Riots? In 1969, gay people fought with police at 53 Christopher St. at the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village. Considered beginning of gay rights movement. To What does the Dispensary Triangle refer? Medical care for the poor. What is the name of the stadium known as the " House That Ruth Built"? Yankee Stadium What Latin dance was popular in the 80's? Salsa Know that Bryant Park, named after William Cullen Bryant, was the site of the Croton Reservoir, and later the Crystal Palace. Behind current NYC Library The question will want to ask something on left What is the name of an early black settlement in Brooklyn, settled by freedmen in 1838? Weeksville, James Weeks What was the name of a popular vending machine system for food? Automats