Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.
Category: Historic Buildings and Sites
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8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
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8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
The New York Times – Travel:Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.
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When the Ghost of the Chelsea Hotel Is You
The New York Times – Travel:A writer tries to adjust to the sleek new revamp of her haunted childhood home.
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When the Ghost of the Chelsea Hotel Is You
The New York Times – Travel:A writer tries to adjust to the sleek new revamp of her haunted childhood home.
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On Gay Street, Another Piece of NYC’s History Is Coming Down
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Like other vulnerable landmarks across the city, the house at 14 Gay Street — which helped inspire the musical “Wonderful Town” — is being demolished.
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In the Village, Another Piece of the City’s History Is Coming Down
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Like other vulnerable landmarks across the city, the house at 14 Gay Street — which helped inspire the musical “Wonderful Town” — is being demolished.
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Exploring the World in Miniature: A Model Train Lover’s Paradise in Hamburg
The New York Times – Travel:With some 53,000 feet of train track, the world’s largest model airport and an array of meticulously scaled-town cities, Miniatur Wunderland captivates all who enter its life-size doors.
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A Paris Apartment That Marries Elegance With Utilitarian Details
The New York Times – T Magazine:When reimagining a home in the Marais, the designer Marie-Anne Derville preserved the spirit of its previous renovation, while adding poetic touches of her own.
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Looking for a House in This Tight Market? Consider an Octagon.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A 19th-century fad, octagonal houses don’t appeal to everyone. But that’s one more thing to love about them.
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A Long Road to Renewal for Former Military Bases
The New York Times – Business:Closed defense sites are like snowflakes in that no two are alike. The efforts to redevelop two New Jersey forts show the obstacles to revitalization.
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Gritty Marseille, France, Is Now a Haven for Creatives
The New York Times – Travel:Provence’s once-maligned maritime hub is drawing chefs, artists and entrepreneurs in search of a fresh start.
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A Scruffy Guitar Shop Survives the Chelsea Hotel’s Chic Makeover
The New York Times – Music:After a costly renovation, a landmark of Manhattan that was once home to Patti Smith and Bob Dylan is drawing a different crowd. Dan Courtenay, the proprietor of Chelsea Guitars, is fine with that.