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Terror Attack at JP Morgan

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In 1920, a bomb exploded on Wall Street, killing many innocent people and injuring many more. The bombing was the work of terrorists although to this day the culprits have not been identified. Damage from the bombing can still be seen on the walls of 23 Wall Street.

Neighborhood: Financial District
Place: Morgan Guaranty Trust Building
Storyteller: catherine
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Affiliation: Travelgoat
Tags: Business Crime History

A Bull Market

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This bull is either the luckiest or unluckiest male on the planet - depending upon your perspective.

Neighborhood: Financial District
Place: Bowling Green
Storyteller: ad103
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Affiliation: Travelgoat
Tags: Art Business

The Real Manhattan Project

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The Manhattan Project created two of the most devastating weapons that the world has ever seen and ushered in a new age in warfare. Research for the development of these bombs started at a small office in the federal building at 90 Church Street.

Neighborhood: TriBeCa
Place: 90 Church Street
Storyteller: joe
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Affiliation: Travelgoat
Tags: History

The Meaning of Art

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One winter night standing outside of the IBM Building, I figured out the meaning of art. Seriously.

Neighborhood: Midtown East
Place: IBM Building
Storyteller: SSchultz
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Affiliation: Travelgoat
Tags: Architecture Art Slice of Life

Nelson's Kiss of Death

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The former governor of New York and Vice President died of a heart attack in his home while he was working on a “book” with his young secretary. The bizarre events that transpired lead many to believe that Rockefeller had a heart attack mid-coitus.

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Place: 13 West 54th Street
Storyteller: zach
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Affiliation: Travelgoat
Tags: History Romance

Man in the Berlin Wall

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I used to work at an oppressive investment bank. There was a section of the Berlin Wall outside the entrance. Talk about ironic.

Neighborhood: Midtown East
Place: 520 Madison Ave
Storyteller: zach
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Affiliation: Travelgoat
Tags: Business Slice of Life