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The Story Behind NY's Evolving Skyline An Architectural Journey Through History

New York City, USA
1 hour 58 minutes
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What You Will Do

This virtual video talk and tour is perfect for anyone who loves to stroll through NYC’s neighborhoods wondering who created the buildings and when. Learn how to identify buildings by their architectural design and building materials. Hear the stories about how New York grew from a small Dutch settlement to a world-class capital city and the architects who influenced New York’s evolving skyline. Understand how urban planning effects neighborhoods, parks, and public transportation systems. Discover the importance of balancing historic preservation with creating hot new neighborhoods. A pdf of the virtual tour can be downloaded to their device for a self-guided tour to explore the neighborhoods, district by district. The buildings that are still standing are listed with their name, district, addresses and architects when known.

What's Included?

  • PDF of self-guided walking tour of the sites mentioned in the virtual tour.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Castle Clinton in Battery Park is a good starting point for your self-guided walking tour.

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Castle Clinton National Monument

10 minutes

From the time Henry Hudson sailed into New York’s Harbor, the City has been a hub of trade and commerce. See how New York’s architectural styles changed over 400 years from Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Romanesque Revival, Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Gothic Revival, “Queen Anne”, Neo-Classic to the modern period we see today. We’ll look at the future of New York City through zoning and the needs of the people who work and live side by side in towering skyscrapers and landmarked neighborhoods. See how the waterfront has been transforming from industrial to recreational neighborhood by neighborhood and how public and private partnerships are creating new destinations.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by Kitt Garrett New York Sites & Insights
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Electric wheelchairs may have difficulty navigating some corners of NYC's streets.

Guide Options

  • Audio Guide - English
  • Printed Guide - English