Where is the Center of New York City? – ‘City Full of History’ Episode 10

On November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 By Bookworm HistoryIn City Full of HistoryLeave a comment

Last time on “City Full of History”, we climbed the last Shot Tower in Manhattan! Come along now as we go from Queens to Brooklyn looking for the geographical center of New York City!

Embedded in the sidewalk at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 58^th Street in Woodside lies a curious marker denoting that spot as the geographical center of New York City. There’s only one small problem with this: it isn’t actually the geographical center of New York City.

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Catherwood’s Panorama – ‘City Full of History’ Episode 8

On September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 By Bookworm HistoryIn City Full of History, Youtube episodes1 Comment

Last time on “City Full of History”, we traveled to Inwood Hill Park to visit the Native American caves. Come along this week as we pay a visit to Frederick Catherwood’s Panorama, one of the most popular entertainment spots in early New York City!

By the time Frederick Catherwood arrived in New York City in 1836 he was already well-traveled beyond his 37 years of age. Born in London in 1799 he served as an architect’s apprentice for 6 years, took art classes at the Royal Academy, and spent 13 years studying and drawing ancient ruins around the Mediterranean. Returning to London he worked for Robert Buford at his panorama in Leicester Square, where he learned the business of popular entertainment. Buford painted several panoramas based on Catherwood’s drawings, while Catherwood gave lectures on his travels to an interested public.

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