NYC Tour Guide Exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What borough has Edgar Allen Poe's cottage?
The Bronx
What is in the Dahesh Museum?
Only museum in US devoted to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting works by Europe's
academically trained artists of the 19th and early 20th century.
What is the newest museum on Museum Mile?
Neue Galerie 1048 5th Ave. Austrian and German art, donated by Ronald Lauder, a
cosmetics mogul. In C. Vanderbuilt's old house.
What is the best example of Art Deco in NYC ?
Chrysler Building
What is a " Brownstone" ?
Originally, a rowhouse built almost entirely of brown sandstone. Later, was faced with
brownstone only.
What is the tallest structure in NYC outside of Manhattan?
Citicorp Office building in Queens, at 663' , or 48 stories tall.
The Ansonia hotel was known for what unusual features?
All. world's largest swimming pool, rooftop farm with goats and pigs, indoor fountain with
seals, home to Babe Ruth, Stravinsky, etc.
What is the nickname of Woolworth's Building?
The Cathedral of Commerce
What is the 21 club?
A famous speakeasy from the 20's. Famous jockeys out front
Where can you find the greatest concentration of cast iron buildings in the world?
SOHO SOuth of HOuston
Where is the Forbes Gallery?
60 5th Ave. near 12th St.
,What is the current name of Hurtig and Seamon's?
Apollo Theater
When was it opened?
1913 0r 1914 ( both are written )
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
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
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.
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?
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What borough has Edgar Allen Poe's cottage?
The Bronx
What is in the Dahesh Museum?
Only museum in US devoted to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting works by Europe's
academically trained artists of the 19th and early 20th century.
What is the newest museum on Museum Mile?
Neue Galerie 1048 5th Ave. Austrian and German art, donated by Ronald Lauder, a
cosmetics mogul. In C. Vanderbuilt's old house.
What is the best example of Art Deco in NYC ?
Chrysler Building
What is a " Brownstone" ?
Originally, a rowhouse built almost entirely of brown sandstone. Later, was faced with
brownstone only.
What is the tallest structure in NYC outside of Manhattan?
Citicorp Office building in Queens, at 663' , or 48 stories tall.
The Ansonia hotel was known for what unusual features?
All. world's largest swimming pool, rooftop farm with goats and pigs, indoor fountain with
seals, home to Babe Ruth, Stravinsky, etc.
What is the nickname of Woolworth's Building?
The Cathedral of Commerce
What is the 21 club?
A famous speakeasy from the 20's. Famous jockeys out front
Where can you find the greatest concentration of cast iron buildings in the world?
SOHO SOuth of HOuston
Where is the Forbes Gallery?
60 5th Ave. near 12th St.
,What is the current name of Hurtig and Seamon's?
Apollo Theater
When was it opened?
1913 0r 1914 ( both are written )
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
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
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.
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?
