Category Archives: Digital New York

Modernism

Starting from the mid twentieth century to present day New York City has been introduced to early modernist counterparts. Modernism turned its back to the styles that existed up until its day. Modernism then and today is not considered historical. … Continue reading

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Things I never Knew about the Brooklyn Bridge

In the two videos below I learned more about the Brooklyn Bridge than I ever did in any history class. In both videos you are able to really appreciate the coming about of the Brooklyn Bridge and how magnificent it … Continue reading

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5th Avenue in the 1920s

Ever wonder what it was like living in Manhattan during the 1920s? How people dressed ? How the buildings looked, how people got from one area to the other ? Did you ever want to see how life was like … Continue reading

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Deconstructing NYC History

The History magazine and the website serves to New Yorker’s as well as everyone else as a historical information guide of NYC. History is a source students should try to be familiar with for research and general knowledge, mostly for … Continue reading

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“Manhatta” Before It All

Before learning about New York City architecture we should really get to know about our cities’ origin. Picturing the city before it became well developed should be an important factor in the way we view our surroundings. Eric Sanderson’s talk … Continue reading

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Digital NYC

NYC Media NYC Media  NYC Media, is part of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is the official TV, radio and online network of New York City, informing, educating and entertaining New Yorkers about the City’s diverse people and … Continue reading

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Digital New York

Digital New York New York City is a well-known city all over the world, the Big Apple, the city of skyscrapers, the city that never sleeps, our concrete jungle. Its said that if you come to new York and you … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is an important icon to New York City. This documentary talks a little about the history and the materials used to construct this monument. The only way to get across was through ferry so they decided to … Continue reading

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The Empire State Building

New York City is well known for its many tall skyscrapers throughout the city.  People wonder how they can build so many of them close together and with a risky height.  One of the most famous buildings that represent the … Continue reading

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Digital New York

The Chrysler Building: Style in the Sky This is a very interesting video which you must watch. In this video you will find a very briefly story of the Chrysler building which will tell you so much about it. The … Continue reading

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