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London's Alleys: Delancey Passage, NW1

The Camden passageway's evolution reflects the area's transformation from fields to urban landscape, highlighting its historical significance.
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New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York

Fort Totten's unfinished history prompts reflection on the role of historical landmarks in urban environments.

AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks

Sculptural Jinling Art Museum in Nanjing encapsulates historical and cultural significance through a contemporary design language.

New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York

Fort Totten's unfinished history prompts reflection on the role of historical landmarks in urban environments.

AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks

Sculptural Jinling Art Museum in Nanjing encapsulates historical and cultural significance through a contemporary design language.
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Read Another Book

The Power Broker remains a crucial text for understanding urban history and politics, still widely read and discussed 50 years after its publication.

On This Day in 1899, a Car Fatally Struck a Pedestrian for the First Time in American History

The history of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. began with Henry Hale Bliss, highlighting an ongoing conflict between pedestrians and drivers in urban settings.

London's Pocket Parks: Virginia Gardens, E2

Virginia Park reflects a rich historical transformation from poor housing to a simple urban park, representing London’s past and urban redevelopment efforts.

Neighborhood that used to exist underneath New York's Central Park has a tragic backstory

Central Park is built over the historic Seneca Village, a once vibrant multi-ethnic neighborhood, lost due to eminent domain.

The Museum Of London Has Officially Announced Its New Name (And Logo)

The Museum of London has officially changed its name to the London Museum and is relocating to Smithfield Market, with a vast urban history collection.

Road to ruins: Peter Mitchell's crumbling Leeds in pictures

Celebrating Peter Mitchell's impactful photography career capturing the changing face of Leeds over decades.
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