"Joe Macken meticulously built an entire city from the ground up, creating a 50-by-27-foot model of New York City that showcases 340 individual sections made from everyday materials."
"The model, which took over two decades to complete, is now on long-term view at the Museum of the City of New York, inviting visitors to explore its intricate details."
Joe Macken created a 50-by-27-foot model of New York City, starting in 2004. The model consists of 340 sections made from materials like cardboard, glue, and balsa wood. Completed in 2025, it is now exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York, allowing visitors to explore it up close. The model encourages the use of binoculars to spot familiar buildings and neighborhoods. A similar project, the 'Panorama of the City of New York,' was completed in 1964 by a team of over 100 people.
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