‘The Lungs’ of New York City – a Beloved Sanctuary from Urban Living I know that it may come as a shock to some, but New York City’s Central Park is not an act of God. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, Sr. and Calvert Vaux, swamps were transformed into serene lakes, sparsely vegetated flats were… READ MORE 
SEP.
14, 2015
Synonymous with New York City – Archetypal, High-Stooped Townhouses that Line the Streets of its Many Neighborhoods If you’ve ever been to NYC, you’ve probably seen or heard of a “brownstone”. But what exactly is a brownstone? Brownstones occupy a unique place in the New York City psyche, as one of the city’s most prototypical signposts,… READ MORE
AUG.
31, 2015
One of the Greatest Public Projects in New York City – An Amazing Feat of Urban Planning & Landscape Design How can anyone stroll along The High Line and not fall in love with it?! Want to know more about one of New York City’s coolest sightseeing adventures? You’re in luck! An elevated freight… READ MORE
JUL.
31, 2015
A Behind-the-Scene’s Tour of Midtown Manhattan Stables SO! I’m walking across 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, on my way home from a tour, and I see what appears to be a truck with bales of hay on it. For a girl that was raised on a dairy farm, this seems totally incongruous – IN A… READ MORE
JUN.
30, 2015
Form or Function: The History of NYC’s Iconic Water Towers One of the things M2M tour guests usually notice half way through their trip around Manhattan is the very large tanks that sit perched a top many NYC buildings. What are they? What purpose do they serve? To begin with the tanks hold water (some… READ MORE
DEC.
27, 2014
