New York. City of dreams, where fates turn in a flash, for better… or worse. You’re Thomas Clark, a famed detective known for solving art crimes. You’ve traveled the world finding long-lost masterpieces. No false modesty here – YOU ARE THE BEST. You’ve been hired to solve a case connected to Central Park. You are ready……
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Romantic Christmas in New York
There is nothing like New York during the holidays: it’s all sparkles and cheer! There are holiday markets, ice-skating rinks, hot chocolate sold on the street, and more Christmas trees than you can count. A wonderful new way to experience the holidays in the city while learning a thing or two about it is “Questo”…
St. Patrick’s Cathedral – one spectacular folly!
Architect: James Renwick Jr. Built: 1858-1879 John Hughes, Archbishop of New York, had a vision for a new, grandiose Catholic cathedral that would offset the indignities suffered by the Catholics in 19th century New York. They called it Hughes’ folly. Up until the 19th century, New York was a Protestant stronghold with an insignificant Catholic…
Audrey Munson – American Venus
There are many rags to riches stories in the American experience, as well as the stories of falling from grace and losing fortunes. But out of all of them – hers was the most bizarre. Her name was Audrey Munson. The name was forgotten, but her likeness, cast in granite, bronze, and marble, is…
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