New York Talking Statues Project Gives NYC's Statues a Voice You Can Listen To

The New York Talking Statues project is a new interactive way to learn the history of 35 of New York City's statues across all five boroughs. The interesting part is that you scan a QR code on the statue using your phone, and the story is told from the voice and perspective of the subject.

We have chosen the statues for the project from 3 different angles – first of all, there will be historical statues telling us the story of New York City, how the city started and how the statues became a part of it. Secondly, we have chosen the statues erected by immigrants in memory of their culture. And then the project will have statues of famous artists, who have become an important part of New York City.

Check out the project page to see the locations of all 35 New York statues and more information about the project's origins.

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[VIDEO] With Historic Building Increasingly Turned Into Condos, Could the Statue of Liberty Be Next?

With luxury condos being retrofitted into some of the City's most historic buildings as seen at the Woolworth Building and the Domino Sugar Factory, where do we draw the line? In this funny video parody of luxury condo marketing ads from comedian Evan Krumholz, see what could happen at One Liberty.

Give us your inspired, your influencers, your trendsetters looking for the latest in luxury living spaces with bespoke interiors, stainless steel appliances and a 24-7 concierge. Welcome to one|liberty™

Check out the condo's accompanying website for a good chuckle.

Lady Liberty Got a Makeover
Lady Liberty Got a Makeover
Photo: One Liberty