Art Deco Icons of NYC Tour

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New York, United States

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Explore hidden underground passageways beneath iconic Art Deco landmarks

See an unfinished Art Deco tower once planned to be the world’s tallest

Discover overlooked architectural gems like the Graybar and GE Buildings

Find a secret subterranean entrance to a major NYC department store

Step into a world of hidden design, forgotten plans, and surprising underground connections on this immersive Art Deco adventure through Manhattan. Your journey reveals an incomplete Art Deco tower once meant to surpass the Empire State Building, alongside a network of secret passageways weaving beneath some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. As you move between soaring facades and subterranean corridors, you’ll uncover marvels like a discreet entrance beneath a famous department store and the mysterious ancient stream that still occasionally floods the Empire State Building’s basement.

Above ground, you’ll admire glittering masterpieces such as the Chrysler Building, the Graybar Building, and the dramatic General Electric Building—structures often overlooked despite their breathtaking detail and historic significance. Below the surface, you’ll traverse sleek underground spaces, including hidden routes beneath Rockefeller Center, gaining a deeper appreciation for New York’s layered architectural story. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of these Art Deco gems from angles few ever see.

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Guided walking tour in English

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Akshaya B. Google

April 18, 2024

The 19-story Art Deco building at 740 Park Avenue reportedly has the highest concentration of billionaires in the US and has been described as “the world’s richest apartment building” by Michael Gross who wrote a book about it. freestar Current residents include Jets owner Woody Johnson, industrialist David Koch, fashion designer Vera Wang, investor Stephen Schwarzman, hedge fund magnates Howard Marks, Charles Stevenson and Israel Englander, shipping heir Spyros Niarchos, banker John Thain etc. Former residents include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Time Warner empire builder Steven J. Ross, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, investor Ronald Perelman, Chrysler heiress Thelma Chrysler Foy, financier Saul Steinberg etc.

Marilynn G. Google

November 29, 2018

A wonderful organization based on a terrific, interesting topic. The programs offered are always handled professionally and enable both members and guests to enjoy learning about this unique, fascinating art form and its vast manifestations throughout life in a bygone area of the 20th century.

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Discover the wonders of New York, United States with this unforgettable experience. Above ground, you’ll admire glittering masterpieces such as the Chrysler Building, the Graybar Building, and the dramatic General Electric Building—structures often overlooked despite their breathtaking detail and historic significance. Below the surface, you’ll traverse sleek underground spaces, including hidden routes beneath Rockefeller Center, gaining a deeper appreciation for New York’s layered architectural story. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of these Art Deco gems from angles few ever see. Highlights of your tour include: Explore hidden underground passageways beneath iconic Art Deco landmarksSee an unfinished Art Deco tower once planned to be the world’s tallestDiscover overlooked architectural gems like the Graybar and GE BuildingsFind a secret subterranean entrance to a major NYC department store. Stops on this tour include:Chrysler BuildingGraybar BuildingWaldorf AstoriaThe General Electric BuildingMarilyn Monroe "Some Like It Hot" Subway GrateRockefeller Center Underground Concourse, Sunken Plaza, and Ice Skating Rink. This tour includes: Guided walking tour in English. Step into a world of hidden design, forgotten plans, and surprising underground connections on this immersive Art Deco adventure through Manhattan. Your journey reveals an incomplete Art Deco tower once meant to surpass the Empire State Building, alongside a network of secret passageways weaving beneath some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. As you move between soaring facades and subterranean . Duration: 2 hours . Book your NYC Art Deco Tour today and create m...