Holdouts: A NYC Architecture Walking Tour
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Professional guide included
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transport nearby
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Comfortable shoes recommended
Explore the hidden stories of NYC's holdouts on this captivating walking tour through Midtown Manhattan's architectural history.
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Included
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Professional guide
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Gratuities
Explore the hidden stories of NYC's holdouts on this captivating walking tour through Midtown Manhattan's architectural history.
Highlights
- Fascinating stories of holdouts and their impact
- Exploring the intriguing side effects of Manhattan's real estate industry
- Discovering the personal stories behind the holdouts
- Seeing unique and unconventional buildings and structures
- Experiencing the everlasting impression left behind by the holdouts
What to expect
TPR Holdings
We start in lower lobby of this distinctive building where we'll lay the groundwork for the tour, where we'll go and what we'll see. The building itself is the result of holdouts, and our first subject.
Lipstick Building
A fascinating ego building
Citicorp Center
Not a holdout, but a fascinating story is associated with the construction of this building, whose main pillar supports are not in the corners, but in the middle of the side.
Wollensky's Grill
An old buggy whip factory, and a holdout.
Amster Yard
If this oases is open at the time of the tour, we stop in for a moment. A time capsule where histories clash and the city meets the suburbs - - a much earlier one!
Sparks Steak House
This notorious site of a mob hit is next door to an interesting holdout.
Chrysler Building
Stunning views of this stunning landmark are had along here.
United Nations Headquarters
We view the Secretariet Building down the block as we continue to pass and discuss holdouts and how they've influenced the streetscapes today.
42nd Street
We end our downtown part of the walk at 42nd Street, where a single holdout survived history.
Grand Central Terminal
As we make our way to the west side and the uptown portion of the tour we will pass through Grand Central. While not associated with a any holdouts, a mini-tour of this iconic landmark is very possible.
One Vanderbilt
This city-in-a-building was still under construction at this writing.
Brooks Brothers
This historic New York City institution had a holdout as a neighbor.
One Bryant Park | Bank of America Tower
We view this crystal shard-iceberg mashup of a building from the side
The Roosevelt Hotel
We pass by this sole survivor of Terminal City, from a time before air travel when Grand Central linked to three hotels to receive cross-country travelers. We continue our tour passing fascinating ways holdouts have changed the look of the city.
Diamond District
Worth noting the block where $440 million in diamonds are traded daily. The entrance a block to the north as we cross Fifth Avenue is flanked by 12' diamond sculptures.
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center's rich history includes a number of interesting, thought provoking holdouts.
Papillon Bistro & Bar
We end the tour here, one of the most compelling examples of a holdout, and is more appropriately a hold-IN. Here a restaurant proprietor negotiated additional square footage to expand his restaurant into the future skyscraper. You can enter the skyscraper today and stand within the walls of a 19th century brownstone.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
What our experts say
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Start early to avoid crowds.
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Check Amster Yard's opening time.
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Grab a coffee at Grand Central's café.
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Consider visiting nearby Rockefeller Center.
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Wear layers, NYC weather can change.
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