by Novel Property Ventures | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, NYC history |
This city’s history can be told in myriad ways, whether through its splendid structures, incredible infrastructure, or titanic transportation. But in the end, what makes New York truly memorable throughout history has been its people. Of the millions upon millions of...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 22, 2018 | Blog, NYC history |
It’s hard to think of New York as anything but the bustling metropolis we know it as today. Skyscrapers, yellow cabs, and massive bridges are all part and parcel of the NYC experience. But before NYC was the capital of the world, it was little more than a fur trading...
by Novel Property Ventures | Aug 17, 2018 | Blog, NYC history |
Everyone knows that New Yorkers are no strangers to the highest heights, but high-rise buildings certainly aren’t the only way we touch the skies. Always a center of innovation, New Yorkers have been able to take to the air since the 1920s, taking off from one of the...
by Novel Property Ventures | May 15, 2018 | Blog, NYC, NYC history |
There’s no more effective method of moving millions of New Yorkers around the city on a daily basis than the NYC subway. Even though it may not always run smoothly, it’s still the best way to get from Riverdale to Rockaway and everywhere in between. A look at the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, NYC history |
Whether celebrating ethnic pride, a holiday, or an excuse to strut your finest costume creations, there’s nothing like a parade. In a place like New York City, there’s never any shortage of good reasons to throw a moving party down one of the many major thoroughfares....
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 18, 2017 | Blog, NYC history |
You know all about Gettysburg, Bunker Hill, and Valley Forge, but it might surprise you to learn that many important developments in America’s founding revolution took place right here in New York City. These 5 spots are not just great neighborhoods to visit —...
