Historic Landmarks in Manhattan
By DJ on Jun 21, 2010 in Travel
While most people associate New York City with one or more of its contemporary cultural elements, there are actually a great number of historical that are excellent places to visit and are also some of the popular tourists attractions. It’s easy to see New York in the context of its contemporary significance, though it’s important to remember that it is one of the nation’s historic cities and it played a major role in the development of this country. And this occurred on multiple levels, politically, economically and culturally. Interestingly, these are some of the same dynamics that make it the amazing global city that it is today.
Many of the historic buildings and landmarks are functioning establishments and blend in with the contemporary society of New York. This is easy to do in such a diverse architectural culture where heritage is preserved and also transformed to compliment the present. There are one hundred and eight National Historic Landmarks that the guests in Manhattans best hotels pass by and sometimes even access on a daily basis. Buildings like the Central Synagogue are so visually impressive and have such a tremendous historical feel that they stand out as major historic landmarks. The synagogue was built in the Moorish Revival style and is the oldest of its kind that has been in continuous use in the New York area.
Other buildings are obvious landmarks and serve as popular tourist attractions. This is certainly the case with the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. They are also prominent features in the New York skyline. Meanwhile other buildings like the City Hall, which is the oldest city hall building in the nation that is still in use as a public service facility, and the Grand Central Station, which is the largest train station the world, simply blend in to the city atmosphere. However, much like the Central Synagogue, Grace Church is another example of an awe inspiring building and you know you’re in front of a major landmark when standing in front of it. The church was designed in the style of the Gothic Revival and it was consecrated in 1846.