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Treasures of New York is a documentary series exploring New York City's premier cultural establishments, from The New York Botanical Gardens, to the Park Avenue Armory, and beyond.
2013
Mariette Hartley narrates a history of the national landmark.
Revitalization of the locations.
Sigourney Weaver hosts this film which explores the Garden's history and stunning floral collections.
Celebrate 150 years of the famed Saratoga Race Course with 'The Track at Saratoga: America's Grandest Race Course.' This historical documentary will transport you through 150 years of owners, trainers, jockeys and horses. Experience the track beginning with four thrilling days in August 1863 through the pageantry of today.
The Four Freedoms is a 30-minute documentary commemorating the presentation of the 2003 Four Freedoms Medals on the historic grounds of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York. The documentary features interviews with awardees, presenters, and dignitaries, as well as archival footage of the laureates, and of FDR himself.
Hosted by Juju Chang, this episode illuminates the process of preparing for The New York Botanical Garden’s beloved Holiday Train Show?, which features more than a dozen large-scale model railway trains and over 140 replicas of iconic New York landmarks, from the original Penn Station to the Empire State Building.
2014
The architect who designed Madison Square Garden and other iconic New York buildings, and whose affair with showgirl Evelyn Nesbit led to his murder.
Journey back to the Gilded Age and the Roaring Twenties, when Long Island's North Shore was home to such extravagant wealth and style it was known as the Gold Coast.
A new documentary that reveals the stories behind the iconic New York building that has captivated the world for more than 100 years. Based on Alice Sparberg Alexiou’s book “The Flatiron: The New York Landmark and the Incomparable City That Arose with It,” “Treasures of New York: The Flatiron Building” is hosted by Mare Winningham.
Susan Sarandon narrates this look at High Line Park, the unique public space and "self-sown wilderness" that runs from the Meatpacking District through the Chelsea Art District to Hell's Kitchen.
Featuring interviews with renowned alumni, the film reveals a rare and intimate portrait of one of the world’s leading research universities whose history and character is inextricably linked with that of New York City itself.
Treasures of New York: Ralph Walker looks at the life and legacy of this innovative and iconoclastic architect. Deemed the “Architect of the Century” by the New York Times in 1957, Ralph Thomas Walker is considered one of the 20th century designers responsible for redefining the skyscraper both in New York and across America.
2015
Celebrates of the 50th anniversary of the city’s Landmarks Law. The Landmarks Preservation Movement and the New York City’s Landmark Commission have worked tirelessly to protect thousands of culturally and historically significant sites in all five boroughs of the New York City for the past half century.
Get an inside look at one of the city’s most exclusive private clubs, known for its celebrity roasts and a membership that reads like a who’s who of entertainment royalty, from Irving Berlin to Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon, Lucille Ball to Lisa Lampanelli. This documentary explores the club’s rich history through never before seen footage of Friars roasts and interviews.
Transformation of the Copper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.
As the world awaits Pope Francis’s visit to New York, Treasures of New York, St. Patrick’s Cathedral delves into the cathedral’s history as the center of Catholic life in New York City, showcases the recent $175 million restoration, and examines the breathtaking architectural features that have made it a celebrated building and National Historic Landmark.
2012
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Hearst's world headquarters, New York City's first completed "green" office building. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the Tower redefined the modern skyscraper and pioneered a sustainable architectural vision for the 21st century. Paula Zahn hosts.
This documentary explores how the once endangered, crumbling, Park Avenue Armory, one of New York's hidden jewels from a bygone era is being restored and being reinvented, rapidly becoming a new performing arts center. Hosted by Morley Safer.
Hosted and narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, this film follows the renovation and reinvention of the New-York Historical Society, New York's oldest museum and one of the nation's most important American history research institutions. The film goes behind the scenes for an inside look at the days leading up to the grand reopening to reveal the dramatic restoration of its landmark building on Central Park West.
Discover the prestigious art and design college's vibrant Brooklyn history through the eyes of the two men who "built" it: industrialist Charles Pratt, who founded the school in 1887, and Dr. Thomas F. Schutte, who has been articulating Pratt's vision since he became the school's President in 1993. Hosted by former Pratt student and celebrated writer Pete Hamill, the film explores Pratt's architectural and cultural impact.
Take an intimate look at the Roosevelt House (now owned by Hunter College) where FDR recovered from polio, where he celebrated his election to the Presidency in 1932, and where he planned the New Deal. Hosted by Jon Meacham.
History of the Amagansett Life-Saving Station.
Controversy surrounding the construction of the New York State Capitol building in Albany, N.Y.
For nearly 150 years, the American Museum of Natural History, which is comprised of 45 exhibition halls and houses over 32 million specimens and artifacts, has been a venerated enclave of science and natural history and one of the world's leading research and educational institutions. Hosted by Tom Brokaw.
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2016
Delve into the history and legacy of the Irish Catskills, an enclave of inns, hotels, and bungalows in New York’s famed vacation spot that was a summer getaway for many Irish Americans. Using archival photos, home movies, dozens of interviews and contemporary videography, the film tells the story of the Irish Catskills on a personal and anecdotal scale.
The dramatic story behind the design and creation of the outdoor living tree memorial at Ground Zero (the 9/11 Memorial).
The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents a unique cultural institution acting as a voice of tolerance across Long Island. Established on the grounds of a former Pratt Estate, this state-of-the-art museum captures the lives of Long Island’s Holocaust survivors and transports visitors to a critical time in history, empowering students and adults alike with vital lessons of understanding.
The 37 vibrant settlement houses under the umbrella of United Neighborhood Houses provide help and new opportunities to residents of all ages and from every walk of life in the five boroughs of New York City.
2017
From founding father to Broadway icon, Alexander Hamilton's a compelling figure who still captivates us today. A political genius who helped to shape our federal government often remembered for his life being tragically cut short in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. Explore Hamilton's Albany life from marrying into the wealthy Schuyler family to the fued that fueled the duel.
The story of Fort Niagara is the story of a struggle for a continent. Experience for yourself this exciting story of one of America's most unique historic places. Rare archival footage, expert commentaries and spectacular videography of the fort itself come together to create a program that is a must for anyone interested in the story of North America.
Treasures of New York: The Drama League, a program about one of the nation's great champions of theater and performing arts. Recently celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Drama League develops dozens of new plays and musicals a year.
Traces the institution's history and impact, and captures its contemporary essence and energy; learn what makes Chautauqua one of the most distinctive summer destinations in America.
The Museum of the City of New York showcases the nearly 100-year history of the museum from its first days operating out of Gracie Mansion to the recent opening of its ambitious new permanent exhibition, New York at Its Core. Since its founding, the museum has worked to display, explore and celebrate New York City's past, present and future
Rails-to-Trails takes viewers on a unique journey along the various railway corridors that have been repurposed as recreational bike and pedestrian trails. The program traces the history of such rail trails as Manhattan’s High Line and Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson, and explores trails that are in the making, such as the proposed Queensway in New York City.
Treasures of New York: Jerome L. Greene Science Center takes viewers inside Columbia University’s new, state-of-the-art research center devoted entirely to neuroscience. Named in honor of Columbia alumnus Jerome L. Greene, the building will house more than 50 laboratories and some of the world’s leading neuroscientists, including two Nobel Prize winners.
Treasures of New York uncovers the rich history of UJA-Federation, a New York-based Jewish philanthropic organization that raises and allocates funds to help those in need. Now in its centennial year, UJA-Federation serves both the New York and global communities by funding human service and educational programs and by supporting Jewish and non-Jewish community through important historical events.
When the Erie Canal opened in 1817, it propelled New York City into the role of the leading port and economic hub of a growing America.
2023
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is a thriving cultural destination that is home to art, culture, and nature. Treasures of New York: Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden explores Snug Harbor’s rich history, including its time as a rest home for sailors, while also focusing on the important role it serves today.
Located in the heart of New York City, The Morgan Library & Museum embraces creativity and expands knowledge. What was once the personal library of financier J.P. Morgan has become a museum and independent research library unlike any other. Treasures of New York: The Morgan Library & Museum highlights this cultural institution, featuring its fascinating history and remarkable collection.
From the fight for religious freedom, to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Treasures of New York: Bowne House traces the history held in a 17th century house that’s now a museum in Flushing, in New York City’s borough of Queens.
On Treasures of New York: Joseph Lloyd Manor and the Jupiter Hammon Project, reinterpreting the history of an 18th-century Long Island home to reveal the legacy of slavery and a hidden figure who would go on to become America's first published African-American poet.
Step inside the Tenement Museum, an institution that bridges the gap between past and present by sharing the stories of some of the many tenement residents who called the Lower East Side home. In Treasures of New York: Tenement Museum, learn about this remarkable New York City institution and the thought-provoking ways in which they preserve history and shine a light on those that came before us.
2018
Treasures of New York: The Frick Collection takes you on an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of this Gilded Age house museum dedicated to Old Master paintings, notable bronzes, sculpture, and the decorative arts. The film explores the excellence in taste and preservation of these works, the family behind the collection, and the instiutions history and dedication to art scholarship.
Explore Olana, the home and studio of Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church. Discover Church's original vision for the home and learn about preservation and restoration work including efforts to restore the landscape to Church's original design. See how his home and artwork have played a role in preserving the view shed of the Hudson River Valley.
Treasures of New York: The Juilliard School explores the rich history and legacy of one of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatories.
Treasures of New York: US Open explores the history of America's Grand Slam tennis tournament; from the founding of the US National Championships in 1881, to the start of the Open Era and the US Open in 1968, through today.
The Institute of International Education (IIE), a non-profit based out of New York City, has made a global impact by changing the lives of thousands of students, rescuing hundreds of imperiled scholars, and setting the course for a brighter future. In celebration of its centennial, Treasures of New York: Institute of International Education will trace the history of this distinguished organization, shedding light on its major accomplishments over the past hundred years to promote international education and empower the global exchange of ideas. From managing some of the world's most prestigious scholarships, to its programs that support scholars in crisis, viewers will get an in-depth look at the work of this organization, and learn about the impact its programs have had on people's lives.
From the Gold Coast of Long Island to the Pocantico Hills in Westchester County, historic homes and estates can be found in every part of New York. In this special Treasures of New York, journey across the region to visit some of these remarkable homes, including Falaise, Kykuit, Noble Maritime Collection and the Louis Armstrong House. Paula Zahn hosts.
For more than a century, The Jewish Museum has served as a cultural nexus in the heart of New York City’s art scene. Treasures of New York: The Jewish Museum brings viewers inside the world-class institution to explore some of the most powerful and important works drawn from its collection of nearly 30,000 works that reflect the global Jewish experience that spans 7,000 years.
MoMA’s collection of approximately 200,000 priceless works of art represents a broad range of mediums from drawing and painting to film and performance. Treasures of New York: MoMA explores this storied collection, and features a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s recent transformation, which was completed in October 2019.
A World Within a World: The Bay Houses Of Long Island explores the lives, history, and experiences of bay house owners in the Town of Hempstead from both a historical and contemporary perspective.