... that the Latting Observatory(pictured), described as "
New York's first
skyscraper", was the tallest building in the United States at 315 feet (96 m) during its brief life from 1853 until it burnt down in 1856?
... that Four Freedoms Park was built from plans found in the
architect's pocket when he died of a heart attack?
... that Bagel Bakers Local 338 controlled
bagel making in
New York City for decades, with a 1951 strike creating a "bagel famine" that resulted in sales of
lox dropping up to 50% in area
delis?