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Thurgood Marshall Courthouse
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Thurgood Marshall's Courthouse
Did you know that the federal courthouses are open to the public? I didn't, but I learned about this magnificent buildings last week. When I received the invitation to tour the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, I was very excited. I did not know that this was actually the second circuit Appeals court. I knew the building, as the Second Circuit Court or the Federal Courthouse. I had passed it for years, but I did not know that the name had changed to Thurgood Marshall Courthouse in 2001.
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Governor's Island
PARKS & OUTDOORS
“The nation behaves well if it treats its natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” from President Theodore Roosevelt (died 1919)
Explore the great outdoors! Our listings include a variety of national, state and city parks and locations. Grab some sunscreen and catch some rays.
ARTS & SCULPTURES
Enjoy pieces that enhance the enjoyment of walking, community exploration, and insight. (Includes information regarding the artist and the reason for the sculpture
Heinrich Heine Memorial Fountain
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC HOUSES
“He who loves an old house never loves in vain.” from author,Isabel La Howe Conant (19th century author)
National, state, city and local sites listed in historical/landmarks society websites. See locations that tell a story.
Mt. Vernon Hotel
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
“Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” Proverb 22:28
Landmarks, Historical Sites, and Memoials. Researched and presented for your enjoyment and exploration.
Riverside Church
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Special Places to See:
Curiosity Tutors
Welcome to the new re-designed website for Special Places to See Productions. Our goal, as individuals who love exploring, history, architecture, is to provide a comprehensive lists of places for you to explore.
Special Places to See is a website which houses a compilation of aggregated information of public art, museums, historical houses, landmarks and parks by neighborhoods. We are not historians or tour guides, but storytellers. We offer you a taste of the uniqueness of some sites through short historical data and pictures. Our hope is for you to explore them.
This new site has the following new features:
1) More pictures
2) Other cities in New York State
3) A bi-monthly blog
4) A guest writers
2015 will be an exciting year for us because we have plans for:
1) trivia contest
2) photography contest
3) adding new states
4) more videos
The locations chosen meet the following criteria:
1) Open to the public
2) Enhance our knowledge of the past and the people who have made an impact on the present
3) Landmarked buildings or historical in nature
4) Majority not-for-profit organizations
Most of the smaller locations request a small fee so that they can continue to provide us with tours or events.
Special Places to See
Curiosity Tutors Exploring America’s Hidden Jewels
Invites you to discover our incredible history through parks, museums and historical locations.
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