NYC TOUR GUIDE FINAL EXAM LATEST
UPDATED VERSION WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Where can you find the greatest concentration of cast iron buildings in the
world? - ANSWER>>SOHO SOuth of HOuston
Where is the Forbes Gallery? - ANSWER>>60 5th Ave. near 12th St.
What is the current name of Hurtig and Seamon's? - ANSWER>>Apollo
Theater
When was it opened? - ANSWER>>1913 0r 1914 ( both are written )
What and where is 2nd oldest monument in NYC? - ANSWER>>Worth
Monument 23rd and Broadway
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,What does Gustavino refer to? - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>The Beacon What is the
name of the hotel at 59 W. 44th between 5th and 6th, famous as a hangout for
writers? - ANSWER>>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 ? -
ANSWER>>Federal Hall National Memorial
What is Haughwaut's building known for? - ANSWER>>Selling the Lincoln's
their china and silverware for the White House. Also, first Otis
elevator.Building from a catalog
What is the address of the New York Stock Exchange ? - ANSWER>>11 Wall
St. Trick question. They want you to say Wall and Broad.
What is the history of the many "Ray's Pizza" stores in Manhattan ? -
ANSWER>>When the Albanians were overrun in wartime Europe, they found
refuge in Italy. There, they learned to make pizza.
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, What was the reason for selling and who sold Manhattan to the Dutch? -
ANSWER>>Wappinger Federation
What were the Stonewall Riots? - ANSWER>>In 1969, gay people fought with
police at 53 Christopher St. at the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village.
Considered beginning of gay rights movement.
To What does the Dispensary Triangle refer? - ANSWER>>Medical care for
the poor.
What is the name of the stadium known as the " House That Ruth Built"? -
ANSWER>>Yankee Stadium
What Latin dance was popular in the 80's? - ANSWER>>Salsa
Know that Bryant Park, named after William Cullen Bryant, was the site of the
Croton Reservoir, and later the Crystal Palace. Behind current NYC Library -
ANSWER>>The question will want to ask something on left
What borough has Edgar Allen Poe's cottage? - ANSWER>>The Bronx
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UPDATED VERSION WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Where can you find the greatest concentration of cast iron buildings in the
world? - ANSWER>>SOHO SOuth of HOuston
Where is the Forbes Gallery? - ANSWER>>60 5th Ave. near 12th St.
What is the current name of Hurtig and Seamon's? - ANSWER>>Apollo
Theater
When was it opened? - ANSWER>>1913 0r 1914 ( both are written )
What and where is 2nd oldest monument in NYC? - ANSWER>>Worth
Monument 23rd and Broadway
Page 1 of 30
,What does Gustavino refer to? - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>The Beacon What is the
name of the hotel at 59 W. 44th between 5th and 6th, famous as a hangout for
writers? - ANSWER>>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 ? -
ANSWER>>Federal Hall National Memorial
What is Haughwaut's building known for? - ANSWER>>Selling the Lincoln's
their china and silverware for the White House. Also, first Otis
elevator.Building from a catalog
What is the address of the New York Stock Exchange ? - ANSWER>>11 Wall
St. Trick question. They want you to say Wall and Broad.
What is the history of the many "Ray's Pizza" stores in Manhattan ? -
ANSWER>>When the Albanians were overrun in wartime Europe, they found
refuge in Italy. There, they learned to make pizza.
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, What was the reason for selling and who sold Manhattan to the Dutch? -
ANSWER>>Wappinger Federation
What were the Stonewall Riots? - ANSWER>>In 1969, gay people fought with
police at 53 Christopher St. at the Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village.
Considered beginning of gay rights movement.
To What does the Dispensary Triangle refer? - ANSWER>>Medical care for
the poor.
What is the name of the stadium known as the " House That Ruth Built"? -
ANSWER>>Yankee Stadium
What Latin dance was popular in the 80's? - ANSWER>>Salsa
Know that Bryant Park, named after William Cullen Bryant, was the site of the
Croton Reservoir, and later the Crystal Palace. Behind current NYC Library -
ANSWER>>The question will want to ask something on left
What borough has Edgar Allen Poe's cottage? - ANSWER>>The Bronx
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