Constructed in 1848, the landmarked Brooklyn Borough Hall is one of the best Greek Revival buildings still standing in New York City. ONce operated as the independent city of Brooklyn's City Hall, the building houses Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and other borough administrative departments. In this incredible vintage photograph, see how the building and surrounding Columbus Park, Court Street, Joralemon Street, and the Elevated Fulton Street Line looked back in December of 1925.

Located on the southwest corner of 7th Avenue and Christopher Street, Hess Triangle is a tiny patch of land hidden in plain sight in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood. Seemingly innocuous at first glance, the mosaic tiled triangle has one of New York City's pettiest protests written on it. Check out this video from YouTuber History & Intrigue to learn more about it.

A history of Hess Triangle in New York's Greenwich Village and how eminent domain can be exploited for private gain.

Up next, check out our own video on the subject: Hess Triangle: a Triumphant Display of Civil Disobedience

The first U.S. President George Washington has a rich history in New York City. From Fraunces Tavern to Federal Hall, there are tons of places you can go to learn about the history of GW, including the New York Public Library. In this fascinating video from our friends at Atlas Obscura, watch as the library shares Washington's original notebook containing a unique beer recipe.

What could a beer recipe tell us about the personality of George Washington, largely beloved Founding Father of the United States? A lot, as it turns out. Joined by Thomas Lannon, assistant director of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books at the New York Public Library, we examine Washington’s recipe for small beer that’s been tucked away in the back of his journal from 1757. (Spoiler: The beer is in no way delicious. At all.)

Check out the specimen page at the NYPL to read the beer recipe in full.