The New York Public Library was established in 1895 and quickly housed one of the largest collections in the world. It is currently the second largest collection in the United States, and the third largest in the world behind the Library of Congress and the British Library. The Main Branch of the library, pictured here, took 14 years to complete and was opened to the public in 1911.

Brooklyn-based photographer Victor Thomas (previously) is an Urban Explorer and Instagrammer in New York City that scales buildings, rooftops, and bridges to get the perfect aerial view. In this daring video from Thomas, watch as he and a few buddies explore the top of the Brooklyn Bridge during a heavy snow storm.

The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by John A. Roebling. Construction began in 1869 and was completed in 1883. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy's Tourist in Your Own Town series explores some of New York’s best hidden gems as well as some of the classic iconic landmarks. In this video from the series, we take a look at Prospect Park, the famous Brooklyn Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted’s and Calvert Vaux.

Take a look at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, a scenic landmark that covers almost 600 acres and contains splendid sculptures, historic memorials, and incredible architecture. Designed in 1865, the park is considered Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's masterpiece.

Prospect Park is a milestone in the 19th-century movement to create naturalistic parks in America's cities as a response to increased industrialization. James Stranahan initially conceived the park in 1864.

A few highlights of the video include Grand Army Plaza, the 1857 Litchfield Villa, the Lefferts House, the Boathouse, Concert Grove and the Oriental Pavilion.