Morningside Heights has been nicknamed the Academic Acropolis, for the vast amount of academic institutions in the area. Many of the academia in the area is founded on religious bases, especially the>>>
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Morningside Heights has been nicknamed the Academic Acropolis, for the vast amount of academic institutions in the area. Many of the academia in the area is founded on religious bases, especially the>>>
Now that you’ve finished visiting the distinguished Columbia University, head to Broadway. There you’ll find examples of New York’s infamous food truck scene – an excellent>>>
Located on West 122nd Street between Claremont Avenue and Broadway, the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a world famous music conservatory. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and>>>
The gateway to Morningside Heights by public transportation is the Red line, Number 1 subway stop of 110th Street. Upon arrival, you will find a treasured 24-hour grocery store, Westside Market, and>>>
On your visit to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, be sure to check out the oldest building in Morningside Heights: Ithiel Town Building. Named for its designer, Ithiel Town, the Town Building>>>
By walking to the intersection of 120th to 122nd Streets between Claremont Avenue and Broadway, you will find yourself in front of your fifth stop: the Union Theological Seminary in the City of New>>>
After starting off at a prominent building at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, you may want to take a detour to appreciate the architecture of the residence buildings in the neighborhood. If>>>
Founded in 1913, the Maison Française of Columbia University is the oldest French cultural center established on an American university campus. It is a meeting place for students, scholars, business>>>
Located next to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the Peace Fountain was built in 1985 by Greg Wyatt to depict the struggle of good and evil, shown by the archangel Michael vanquishing Satan>>>
Starting at the 110th Street subway stop, you can begin your tour by walking east along 110th Street to Amsterdam Ave and going north to West 111th Street. You’ll hit the Peace Fountain at St>>>
Once you’ve explored Sakura Park, you can head over to General Grant’s Tomb by crossing the street into Riverside Park. The park’s entrance is located at the intersection of>>>
Moving on from the academic institutions in the neighborhood, head up to Riverside Drive along West 122nd to view International House and take in the greenery of Sakura Park. International House>>>
Exiting from General Grant’s tomb, you cannot miss the Riverside Church, located on Riverside Drive and 120th Street where Harlem and the Upper West Side meet. Riverside Church is located right>>>
IRT Subway System: 116th Street Station and 110th Street Station The stations opened in 1904 The chief engineer was Samuel B. Parsons and the architects were Heins & LaFarge. Description: 110th>>>
Constructed 1908-1910: Brown Memorial Tower; James Tower & James Memorial Chapel Designed By Allen & Collins Description: Union Theological was formed in 1836 with the mission of preparing>>>
Completed in 2010 Designed By: Weiss/Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism Description: Built on the site of the demolished McIntosh Building from 1969, Diana Center is one of Barnard’s modern>>>
Constructed from 1893 –1924 Description: In the late 1800s, Grace Hoadley Dodge founded a school for low-income immigrants that focused on hygiene, cooking, sewing, and other practical skills. During>>>
Constructed By: 1904-1907 Designed by Howells & Stokes Description: Located in the heart of Columbia University, St. Paul’s Chapel houses hundreds of religious and university events each year>>>
Construction begun 1892, but the campus remains unfinished. Description: St. John the Divine’s campus has had many phases of construction and even though it is primarily complete, the campus resides>>>
Added as an extension to Riverside Park in 1896 with a large renovation in 1932 Designed by Olmstead Brothers (1932 renovation) Description: The name “Sakura” is Japanese for cherry tree, and the>>>
Date Constructed: Primarily in 1883 -1895 Landmark: NYC Designed By: The original park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, and the additions were designed by F. Stuart Williamson>>>
Constructed from 1928 to 1930 Designed by Henry C. Pelton, of New York, and Allen & Collens, of Boston Description: With Baptist roots, this ecumenical church has a mission of being>>>
Date Constructed: 1883 – 1895 Design: The 1873 plan by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux was reworked by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1880. Description: One of the four designated historic Harlem>>>
Constructed 1904-1906 & 1926-1928 Designed by Ernest Flagg Description: St. Luke’s Hospital began treating patients in 1854 and built their hospital in 1892. The buildings were both designed in a>>>
Original Constructed: 1910 Designed by Donn Barber for the Institute of Musical Art Description: Moving from the city’s East Side in 1969, the Manhattan School of Music took over the Institute of>>>