A Guide to New York City
The Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s first steel suspension bridge, is a beloved landmark and a cultural icon. It has been celebrated in art, poetry, song, and on film. The mastermind behind the bridge called it “the greatest engineering work of the age…a great work of art.” Spanning the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan [...]
“I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” The New Colossus, Emma Lazarus 1883 “Liberty Enlightening the World” is the original name of the Statue of Liberty, the colossal statue that is a symbol of America. The statue was a gift from the people of France to America. Sculptor Frederic Bartholdi designed it, and [...]
