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Hidden History: Federal Hall (2:16)

Did you know that George Washington was sworn in as president at Federal Hall? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Federal Hall.

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  • Hidden History: Federal Hall
    Hidden History: Federal Hall

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    Did you know that George Washington was sworn in as president at Federal Hall? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Federal Hall.

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  • Hidden History: Foley Square
    Hidden History: Foley Square

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    Did you know that New York City's Supreme Court is built to float? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Foley Square.

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  • Hidden History: Grand Central Clock
    Hidden History: Grand Central Clock

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    Did you know that Grand Central is home to the largest Tiffany stained glass clock in the world? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Grand Central.

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  • Hidden History: Grand Central Terminal
    Hidden History: Grand Central Terminal

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    Did you know that there is a clock in the middle of Grand Central worth $20 million? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Grand Central Terminal.

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  • Hidden History: Grand Central Underground 
    Hidden History: Grand Central Underground 

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    Did you know that Hitler once sent spies to destroy the Grand Central train system? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of the Grand Central underground.

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  • Hidden History: Madison Square Park
    Hidden History: Madison Square Park

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    Did you know that the Statue of Liberty's torch once resided in Madison Square Park? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Madison Square Park.

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  • Hidden History: Park Avenue
    Hidden History: Park Avenue

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    Did you know that Park Avenue used to be a railroad line? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Park Avenue.

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  • Hidden History: Pier 54
    Hidden History: Pier 54

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    Did you know that Pier 54 once welcomed the survivors of the Titanic?  Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Pier 54.

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  • Hidden History: Turtle Bay
    Hidden History: Turtle Bay

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    Did you know that the United Nations was built on the former site of breweries and slaughterhouses? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Turtle Bay.

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  • Hidden History: Union Square
    Hidden History: Union Square

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    Did you know George Washington once rallied his troops at Union Square? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Union Square Park.

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  • Hidden History: Wall Street
    Hidden History: Wall Street

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    Did you know that Wall Street was named after an actual wall that once stretched across Manhattan? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Wall Street.

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  • Hidden History: Washington Square Park
    Hidden History: Washington Square Park

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    Did you know that the park was once a burial ground? Host Brian Unger reveals the hidden history of Washington Square Park.

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