- The Empire State Building
- The Chrysler Building
- Rockefeller Center
- Macy's Department Store
- World Trade Center
- The Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- The Plaza
- St. Patricks Cathedral
Friday, April 17, 2015
The Empire City!
There are many captivating cities in the world. A prominent city is New York City, the epicenter of opulence and diversity. This blog shows you some of New York's most iconic monuments, which are:
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Built in 1858 and oped in 1879 when Archbishop John Hughes wanted to build a new Cathedral for the city. It is known for its architecture as a cross shaped building. Located on Fifth avenue in New York. 87,120 squared feet in area.
The cathedral was built in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. When originally purchased, It was originally to be a university, a Jesuit university. It was designed by James Renwick in Gothic style architecture. Constructed beggin in 1858 but was stopped temporarily during the civil war. Recently the cathedral is under a $175 million dollar renovation. And is currently under construction.
The cathedral was built in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. When originally purchased, It was originally to be a university, a Jesuit university. It was designed by James Renwick in Gothic style architecture. Constructed beggin in 1858 but was stopped temporarily during the civil war. Recently the cathedral is under a $175 million dollar renovation. And is currently under construction.
The Plaza
The Plaza Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue, finally opened its doors on October 1st of 1907 after two years of construction. Designed by Henry Janeway, the luxurious hotel has built its name over the years. When the area was first purchased, building was a fifteen story building, which in that time was thought of as a skyscraper. The hotel was the dream of four bright men: Bernhard Beinecke who was a financier, Fred Sterry, a hotelier, and the president of Fuller Construction program Harry S. Black.
Today the Plaza hotel is a 19 story building and has a prominent shape for itself. Over the years it has been featured in multile films such as the Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald actually had an affiliation with the Hotel Plaza and had sponsored a suite to be built in his name on his death bed. Today the Fitzgerald suite is the Hotel's most luxurious sweet and one can pay to enjoy the Gatsby experience, including throwing one of Gatsby's lavish party with a Roaring Twenties theme.
Eloise at the Plaza was how the hotel gained its true fame. This spunky little girl's story was the face of mischief that ran around the plaza's hallway and in memory of this oh so famous book, a suite was con structed in her honor as well, with the famous pink walls and the pastel sheet, parties in this suite are available as well to the public to gain the Eloise experience.
Today the Plaza hotel is a 19 story building and has a prominent shape for itself. Over the years it has been featured in multile films such as the Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald actually had an affiliation with the Hotel Plaza and had sponsored a suite to be built in his name on his death bed. Today the Fitzgerald suite is the Hotel's most luxurious sweet and one can pay to enjoy the Gatsby experience, including throwing one of Gatsby's lavish party with a Roaring Twenties theme.
Eloise at the Plaza was how the hotel gained its true fame. This spunky little girl's story was the face of mischief that ran around the plaza's hallway and in memory of this oh so famous book, a suite was con structed in her honor as well, with the famous pink walls and the pastel sheet, parties in this suite are available as well to the public to gain the Eloise experience.
http://www.theplazany.com/history/
http://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/the-plaza/history.php
Rockefeller Center
Also known as the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the prominent Rockefeller Center was constructed during the absolute worst years of the Great Depression. It had officially opened its doors in May of 1933 and was built and said to have the intention of being the greatest plaza in the world. It was to be filled with art, culture, music and history. John D. Rockefeller, a rich tycoon with an oil business wanted the Center to be know as a City with in a City. and today we know it as just that.
Today the plaza is situated between 48th street and 51st street, and contains 14 on site buildings and 19 commercial buildings. all of this in only 22 acres of concrete . Today the area is knwon for its annual traditions at Christmas time: the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree, the Radio City Music Hall Spectacular, and the world famous Rockette Dancers.
http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/history/rockefeller-center/
https://www.rockefellercenter.com/art-and-history/
Today the plaza is situated between 48th street and 51st street, and contains 14 on site buildings and 19 commercial buildings. all of this in only 22 acres of concrete . Today the area is knwon for its annual traditions at Christmas time: the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree, the Radio City Music Hall Spectacular, and the world famous Rockette Dancers.
https://www.rockefellercenter.com/art-and-history/
Ellis Island
Although most of us picture a renaissance revival styled building when we picture Ellis Island, the historical landmark is the whole island. The building was built in 1900, designed by architects Edward Lippincott Tilton and William Alciphron Boring.
The building was made when immigration flourished in America. It was seen as a gateway for immigrants into america. The island is 27.5 acres. It is often tied to the statue of liberty, as both are iconic for the idea of immigration.
An interesting unknown fact about Ellis island is that 40% of all US citizens can trace one of their ancestors to the monument. Some famous people who have entered America through Ellis Island are body builder Charles Atlas, Charlie Chaplin, composer Irving Berlin, and Sigmund Freud.
- Natalie Rodriguez
The building was made when immigration flourished in America. It was seen as a gateway for immigrants into america. The island is 27.5 acres. It is often tied to the statue of liberty, as both are iconic for the idea of immigration.
An interesting unknown fact about Ellis island is that 40% of all US citizens can trace one of their ancestors to the monument. Some famous people who have entered America through Ellis Island are body builder Charles Atlas, Charlie Chaplin, composer Irving Berlin, and Sigmund Freud.
- Natalie Rodriguez
Bibiography
http://www.history.com/topics/ellis-island
Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty is our nation's symbol of freedom. Starting in September 1875 and ending in October, 1886, The Statue of Liberty was meant to be a gift in honor of our one hundred years as a free nation. Designed by artist Frederic Bartholdi, the statue is a work of enormous size, 305 feet, and beauty. Not only is it a symbol of freedom and peace, but of our long alliance with France, which gave us the statue.
The Statue also stood for the American Dream, as immigrants came to America and were first greeted by the statue. An interesting facet of the statue is the Declaration of Independence which she is holding. Another interesting fact is that the statue used to be copper but has changed colors due to air pollution.
A famous person connected to the Statue is newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, for fundraising money to finish the pedestal on which Lady Liberty stands.
- Natalie Rodriguez
The Statue also stood for the American Dream, as immigrants came to America and were first greeted by the statue. An interesting facet of the statue is the Declaration of Independence which she is holding. Another interesting fact is that the statue used to be copper but has changed colors due to air pollution.
A famous person connected to the Statue is newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, for fundraising money to finish the pedestal on which Lady Liberty stands.
- Natalie Rodriguez
Bibliography
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/307
Freedom Towers
Freedom Tower
The World Trade Center was first built in the 1970’s and the last building was finished in the 1980’s. The Freedom Tower was started April 2006 and was finished November 2014.They were originally a tourist destination and used as office buildings.the freedom tower was built to remember the 2996 people died in the attacks (125 at the pentagon).Minoru Yakima, Emery Roth & Sons, and Skilling, Helle, Christian-sen, Robertson. created the WTC and the freedom tower.The Twin Towers were the main attraction but were destroyed by attacks on September 11th 2001 all the other buildings were demolished due to utter destruction.
Chrysler Building
An art deco marvel, built in the bustling late 1920's, specifically at the time when companies were racing to build the highest skyscraper, the Chrysler Building has stood the test of time as an icon. It had a moderate construction time of roughly two years, September 1928 to May 1930. The Chrysler Building was meant to be the tallest structure in the world, surpassing the Eiffel Tower.
Designed by architect William Van Alen, it has a height of 1,046 ft with the spire (925 ft without) and a total of 77 floors. Famous LIFE magazine photographer Margaret Bourke-White is known to have lived on the 61st floor.
An interesting feature is its Art Deco facade, seen below. The building has some architectural points modeled after the car, Chrysler, most notably, the gargoyles which were inspired by a car hood ornament.
http://untappedcities.com/2015/02/19/top-10-secrets-of-the-chrysler-building-in-nyc/
Designed by architect William Van Alen, it has a height of 1,046 ft with the spire (925 ft without) and a total of 77 floors. Famous LIFE magazine photographer Margaret Bourke-White is known to have lived on the 61st floor.
An interesting feature is its Art Deco facade, seen below. The building has some architectural points modeled after the car, Chrysler, most notably, the gargoyles which were inspired by a car hood ornament.
- Natalie Rodriguez
Bibliography
http://mentalfloss.com/article/27853/quick-10-chrysler-building
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-chrysler-building-11081.html
http://www.essential-new-york-city-guide.com/chrysler-building-facts.htmlhttp://untappedcities.com/2015/02/19/top-10-secrets-of-the-chrysler-building-in-nyc/
Empire state building
Empire state building
William F Lamb started building in 1929 finished in 1931. It was designed designed by William F. Lamb and Gregory Johnson.it was built to be the tallest skyscraper in the world (race to the top) .it is 984 feet tall and has 102 floors.this building was created in 11 months, during certain atmospheric conditions if couples kiss they can feel a slight electric shock, the Chrysler building was the competing building at the time, you can see 5 states away on a clear day.Alejandro Bedoya visited along with many NYC athletes
Macys
Macy's
Rowland Hussy Macy and Isidro Strauss founded Macy’s.He started in 1858 finished in 1901. Macy is a retail store founded on the corner of 14th and 6th made $300 the first night and now is a multimillionaire dollar store. It was built by Federated Department Stores. R.H. Macy was originally a sailor and he wanted to build Macy at the age of 36 to represent his ingenuity.it has 12 levels including the basement and acquires 2.2 million square feet.20 million visitors each year , 4 million item offered each day, first american retail store with an escalator 
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