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Ann McGlone discusses the South Bank development in San Antonio. It was one of the first developments along the river walk.

Historian James Kaplan explains the central role of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York-Irish life and its place in the fight against anti-Catholic prejudice.

Ann McGlone talks about the landscape architecture along the riverwalk in San Antonio.

Mark Ginsberg discusses the architecture of the P.S. 90 condominiums.

Principals of ACTWO architects, Andrew Cohen and Thomas White describe the idea behind thier building 'Springstep' in Medford, Boston.

Mark Pasnik discusses the use of concrete in Boston.

Carol Berens, VP of the Empire State Development Corporation, discusses the creation of the Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center in Brooklyn. Sold by the city for $1, the building now houses small, specialty manufacturers and supports local industry and employment.

Carol Berens, VP of the Empire State Development Corporation, the creation of the Piazza at Schmidts, a Romanesque shopping plaza built on reclaimed industrial land in Philadelphia.

Hilgemann incorporates natural powers and physics to obtain an artistic result that refers to contemporary life, to innovations, as well as to the unpredictability of nature.  His creative method concentrates on imploding geographical volumes; mass and empty space molded under the influence of forces from outside. To him, implosion represents the inward spiral energy to reach the core and mystery...

Lucy Blake-Elahi recounts the story of how she was awarded a commission for $110k for a long fence that runs along the old Union Pacific tracks and subsequent difficulties with implementation. "Transport Yourself Riding the Wave"

David Fixler discusses the John Hancock Tower built in the 1940s, designed by Harry Cobb. His solution to build a high rise next to historic buildings in Boston was traumatizing to build, but successful in its outcome.

Jay Wickersham describes Ralph Adams Cram's Building in downtown Boston. The building is the subject of a poem by David McCord.

On the seventh stop of the tour, Kaplan discusses the history and significance of St. Paul's Church, the oldest private building in NYC, from Benedict Arnold to 9/11.

Original title - British Attack New York July/August 1776   On the fourth stop, James Kaplan discusses the American troop situation in New York in 1776. NOTE-connected to the municipal building site

At the final stop on the tour, Kaplan discusses the historic Fraunces Tavern/Museum, the location of Washington's farewell address to his troops. The tavern remains today, owned by the Sons of the Revolution.

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At John Street Methodist Church, Kaplan discuses the battle of Golden Hill, which he describes as New York's Boston Massacre.

Architectural historian Gail Cornell talks about the history of the Tweed Courthouse, including the exploits of William M. "Boss" Tweed and Tammany Hall.

The third stop on the Great Crash of 1929: Tour of the Financial District is in front of 55 Water Street. The building was once the largest private office building in New York City. It is now home to the India House, which houses a large collection of maritime objects.

Historian James Kaplan discusses the central role the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus played in Irish Catholic life.   

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