The New York Times recently checked in on the the Hispanic Society in Washington Heights' Audubon Terrace. The neo-classical plaza is probably one of the most beautiful blocks in the city that most New Yorkers are not aware of. Located just at the northern border of Harlem (on the north side of 155th Street and Broadway), the Hispanic Society would be the first of an entire block of museums and cultural centers that was founded by railroad millionaire Archer M. Huntington over 100 years ago. Most of the other buildings in the plaza would eventually be used for other purposes in the most recent decades but the Hispanic Society is still in business. Some of the grand murals have recently returned from a world tour so if you haven't seen the collection, now is the time to check out this hidden gem. Read more about it in the NY Times article:
LINK. Click on last image to enlarge. The closest subway to this location is the 1 train at 157th Street.
The New York Times recently checked in on the the Hispanic Society in Washington Heights' Audubon Terrace. The neo-classical plaza is probably one of the most beautiful blocks in the city that most New Yorkers are not aware of. Located just at the northern border of Harlem (on the north side of 155th Street and Broadway), the Hispanic Society would be the first of an entire block of museums and cultural centers that was founded by railroad millionaire Archer M. Huntington over 100 years ago. Most of the other buildings in the plaza would eventually be used for other purposes in the most recent decades but the Hispanic Society is still in business. Some of the grand murals have recently returned from a world tour so if you haven't seen the collection, now is the time to check out this hidden gem. Read more about it in the NY Times article: LINK. Click on last image to enlarge. The closest subway to this location is the 1 train at 157th Street.
I've never been inside of this place. It looks amazing. Thank you for featuring it!
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