NYC Tour Guide Exam Questions And
Answers
What and where is 2nd oldest monument in NYC? Worth Monument 23rd and Broadway
What does Gustavino refer to? A type of timbrel roof vaulting that uses lighter terra cotta
tiles. Many famous building used him. Ellis Island, Custom House, GCT,( Oyster room ), and
more
Which of these theaters doesn't belong in the category of Broadway theaters? Hilton, Music Box,
Beacon, St. James The Beacon
What is the name of the hotel at 59 W. 44th between 5th and 6th, famous as a hangout for
writers? Algonquin famous for it's Roundtable, where actors, critics, writers and wits
would gather. The " Vicious Circle "
What is the finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in the city ? Federal Hall
National Memorial
What is Haughwaut's building known for? Selling the Lincoln's their china and silverware
for the White House. Also, first Otis elevator.Building from a catalog
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What is the address of the New York Stock Exchange ? 11 Wall St. Trick question. They
want you to say Wall and Broad.
What is Federal Hall and where is it? Site of GW's Inauguration as President
Finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in city. Full name: FEDERAL HALL
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
What is the name of the garden at the Brooklyn Botanical Museum, famous for it's cherry trees?
Japanese Hill-And -Pond Garden
What is Bloomingdale Asylum and where is it? Administration building of Columbia
University
Where is the Gotham Hotel, and what its it currently called? 700 5th, at 55th. The
Peninsula
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What's another name for the AT&T building ? " Golden Boy "
What is Civic Fame? a 25 foot tall golden statue , on top of 1898 Manhattan Municapal
building. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman
Where is the Dakota Building, who designed it, and who has lived or is living there? 8th
Ave. and W. 72nd st. Lauren Bacall,Boris Karloff, Connie Chung and Maury Povich, Judy
garland, Roberta flack, Rudolv Nureyev
Name buildings designed by Henry Hardenburg Dakota, Plaza, original Waldorf and
Astoria on 5th ( Empire State Building there now), Willard, Copley Plaza, Schermerhorn
Building
What was the Campbell Apartment ? an opulent space in GCT, occupied by a friend of the
Commodore. Police thought it was lived in when they saw a shower and toilet.
Where can you find a famous smallpox hospital? Roosevelt Island. Designed by James
Renwick, Jr.
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Equitable Building Who, where, when. What did it cause? Ernest Graham, 120 Broadway,
1915 Created need for the "set-back law", to allow sunlight to streets.
What was Chumley's? A speakeasy in the Village that may have survived to the present.
There will be a picture. Look for curved top door, courtyard.
What is the name of the Mayor's house? Gracie Mansion
What was the name of the Giant's stadium in Harlem? Polo Grounds
What's the name of the Greek Revival Row houses north of Washington Square? The Row
What is the history of the many "Ray's Pizza" stores in Manhattan ? When the Albanians
were overrun in wartime Europe, they found refuge in Italy. There, they learned to make pizza.
What was the reason for selling and who sold Manhattan to the Dutch? Wappinger
Federation
Answers
What and where is 2nd oldest monument in NYC? Worth Monument 23rd and Broadway
What does Gustavino refer to? A type of timbrel roof vaulting that uses lighter terra cotta
tiles. Many famous building used him. Ellis Island, Custom House, GCT,( Oyster room ), and
more
Which of these theaters doesn't belong in the category of Broadway theaters? Hilton, Music Box,
Beacon, St. James The Beacon
What is the name of the hotel at 59 W. 44th between 5th and 6th, famous as a hangout for
writers? Algonquin famous for it's Roundtable, where actors, critics, writers and wits
would gather. The " Vicious Circle "
What is the finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in the city ? Federal Hall
National Memorial
What is Haughwaut's building known for? Selling the Lincoln's their china and silverware
for the White House. Also, first Otis elevator.Building from a catalog
, NYC Tour Guide Exam Questions And
Answers
What is the address of the New York Stock Exchange ? 11 Wall St. Trick question. They
want you to say Wall and Broad.
What is Federal Hall and where is it? Site of GW's Inauguration as President
Finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in city. Full name: FEDERAL HALL
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
What is the name of the garden at the Brooklyn Botanical Museum, famous for it's cherry trees?
Japanese Hill-And -Pond Garden
What is Bloomingdale Asylum and where is it? Administration building of Columbia
University
Where is the Gotham Hotel, and what its it currently called? 700 5th, at 55th. The
Peninsula
, NYC Tour Guide Exam Questions And
Answers
What's another name for the AT&T building ? " Golden Boy "
What is Civic Fame? a 25 foot tall golden statue , on top of 1898 Manhattan Municapal
building. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman
Where is the Dakota Building, who designed it, and who has lived or is living there? 8th
Ave. and W. 72nd st. Lauren Bacall,Boris Karloff, Connie Chung and Maury Povich, Judy
garland, Roberta flack, Rudolv Nureyev
Name buildings designed by Henry Hardenburg Dakota, Plaza, original Waldorf and
Astoria on 5th ( Empire State Building there now), Willard, Copley Plaza, Schermerhorn
Building
What was the Campbell Apartment ? an opulent space in GCT, occupied by a friend of the
Commodore. Police thought it was lived in when they saw a shower and toilet.
Where can you find a famous smallpox hospital? Roosevelt Island. Designed by James
Renwick, Jr.
, NYC Tour Guide Exam Questions And
Answers
Equitable Building Who, where, when. What did it cause? Ernest Graham, 120 Broadway,
1915 Created need for the "set-back law", to allow sunlight to streets.
What was Chumley's? A speakeasy in the Village that may have survived to the present.
There will be a picture. Look for curved top door, courtyard.
What is the name of the Mayor's house? Gracie Mansion
What was the name of the Giant's stadium in Harlem? Polo Grounds
What's the name of the Greek Revival Row houses north of Washington Square? The Row
What is the history of the many "Ray's Pizza" stores in Manhattan ? When the Albanians
were overrun in wartime Europe, they found refuge in Italy. There, they learned to make pizza.
What was the reason for selling and who sold Manhattan to the Dutch? Wappinger
Federation
