The Village’s Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone

Fun facts and anecdotes are hidden throughout the Village, but can we ever know all of them? Historian, cartographer, tour guide, and author John Tauranac’s Manhattan’s Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone reveals the quirks that traditional guidebooks leave out. Tauranac will share his favorite architectural features, mysterious artworks, and hidden remnants from the city’s earliest days.

John Tauranac has earned honors and awards for his extensive work and teaching. His books include the three editions of New York From the Air; The Empire State Building: The Making of a Landmark, Elegant New York; and Essential New York. He has contributed to The New York Times, The New York Observer, Travel & Leisure, New York Magazine, and other publications.