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

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

Overview

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.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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.
NYC's Covid mask requirements are constantly changing with new data. Check prior to arrival and follow the City's guidelines. At this time, masks are not required outdoors.

What To Expect

Castle Clinton National Monument

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (17)

steeleaway

Oct 2021

When you are planning a tour to experience the history of New York City with its rich heritage, outstanding architectural design,different cultures speaking in a variety of languages, the Architectural Journey through History Tour is perfect for you. Kitt's tour makes your visit to New York City an experience of discovery unlike any other. The virtual tour is an exceptional well researched guide which prepares you to understand the history of development, the neighborhoods, and the continual evolution. You will learn about how NYC evolved from an island inhabited by Native Americans, visited by European explorers and first settled by Europeans in 1624. This is only the beginning-every place you walk and every building you look at has a story to share as you explore the sites on your walk of discovery. Your exclusive private guide will include stories about the people who made this city what is is today. Regardless of how long you have lived in the city or how many times you have visited , there is always something new to learn. Kitt Garrett has meticulously researched the history and architecture of neighborhoods, historic sites, building techniques and the latest developments which continue to make NYC one of the leading visitor destinations in the world. Welcome to your journey of discovery. s

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your enthusiastic support of my efforts to showcase the history of NYC by walking through its streets, looking up and marveling at the splendid architecture. The different styles will remind you of when they were constructed and what was happening in NYC during that time. Enjoy your stroll through history.

Jill C

Oct 2021

I love history and architecture and Kitt Garrett weaves together these topics beautifully in her"Story Behind NY's Evolving Skyline An Architectural Journey Through History". It is fascinating, even revelatory, and it not to be missed!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for taking my tour of NYC’s history by looking at its architecture. I hope you will let me know your favorite architectural styles and which neighborhoods you find the most interesting to explore.

petermQ5551AU

Aug 2021

I have been to the City many times over the last 45 years as a visitor. This tour gave me many new facts about not only the Architecture but also the history of NYC.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

So happy you enjoyed hearing the history of NYC through its architecture! Now, when you walk through the neighborhoods, you'll know when the buildings were built and what was happening in NYC's history. Enjoy your visit and remember to take lots of photos and upload them into the free Tripcast app to create your own memory book!