Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1399, Peter Parler, German architect, designed St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge (born 1330) passed away. In 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. In 1858, Stewart Culin, American ethnographer and author (died 1929) was born. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1951, Arnold Schoenberg, Austrian-American composer and painter (born 1874) passed away. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1979, Ludwig Merwart, Austrian painter and illustrator (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan

Smithsonian Magazine

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Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan

At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to nature

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BingNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pourquoi San Francisco reste l'une des villes les plus fascinantes des États-Unis

Découvrez le charme urbain raffiné, les quartiers animés et la scène gastronomique de haut vol de San Francisco ...

Fark

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· Jul 6, 2026

Photoshop this roadside attraction [Photoshop]

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Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Altea’s historic old town is transforming into a stunning open-air art gallery this summer

The picturesque streets of Altea’s Old Town are set to transform into a vibrant, open-air art gallery this summer: from []

Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jul 9, 2026

New seven-story mural to adorn parking garage Downtown

One of Downtown’s most high-profile developments will soon stand out even more. The revamped Whex Garage at 210 W 4th Street, which the city spent over 28 million on as part of the Convention District’s revitalization, will soon feature a mural that’s seven stories tall from the Austin-based contemporary artist and acclaimed muralist DAAS. Local [] The post New seven-story mural to adorn parking garage Downtown appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 26, 2026

TDCP’s latest attraction brings luxury and nature together in Kotli Sattian

TDCP’s latest attraction brings luxury and nature together in Kotli Sattian

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 27, 2026

What Would Make the Biggest Difference to Your Local Public Park?

What Would Make the Biggest Difference to Your Local Public Park?

Malay Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

Adaptive reuse project to breathe new life into George Town heritage shophouses

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — The adaptive reuse of eight Category II heritage shophouses into the Cultural Heritage Hub (...

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 10, 2026

One of New York's oldest homes preserves centuries of history in the heart of Queens

One of New York's oldest homes preserves centuries of history in the heart of Queens

Variety

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)

The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.

Quartz

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· Jul 7, 2026

The best rooftop bars in New York City

From Overstory's 64-floor Art Deco perch above the Financial District to a Bushwick natural wine rooftop two stories above the street

Business Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

How Ahmed Khan Transforms Mumbai Living Into A Millionaire’s Dream

Explore Ahmed Khan's Mumbai mansion featuring Versace-themed interiors, MF Husain art, a luxury Batmobile, panoramic balcony views, designer closet, and an opulent dining area.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

My suburb has what could be Melbourne’s most famous landmark. But nobody knows it’s here

My suburb is not one that looms large in the city’s consciousness, but it has many of the city’s best known features.

Vogue

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· Jun 27, 2026

How a Dead Hudson Valley Mall Became an Art Exhibition

“The Mall,” a contemporary art exhibition, transforms the abandoned storefronts of the Hudson Valley Mall for Upstate Art Weekend.

Global News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Inside the modern Canadian cottage aesthetic: The décor trends defining lake house style

Read on for costal finds from Simons, Article, Wayfair and more.

Commercial Observer

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· Jul 13, 2026

Mamdani Selects Underutilized NYPD Parking Lot for Affordable Housing

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that an underutilized New York Police Department parking lot in Manhattan’s East Village will be redeveloped as mixed-use housing. The site, at 324 East Fifth Street, is slated for approximately 131 affordable housing units, 30 percent of which will be reserved for formerly homeless New Yorkers. The mixed-use project was []

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 10, 2026

Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair

A San Antonio mansion recently listed for 2.1 million offers the rare chance to own home that’s both modern and steeped in the city’s architectural history. Ken Bentley was one of the architects behind some of San Antonio’s most iconic structures and landmarks, as one of the designers of Hemisfair, St. Mary’s Hall and Trinity [] The post Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Curbed

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· Jul 6, 2026

A Big, Bright Three-Bedroom in Morningside Heights for $850,000

And an “estate condition” one-bedroom in a Brooklyn Heights brownstone.

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

This Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center Stage

Midtown Manhattan occupies a particular place in the popular imagination. It is the land of hop-on-hop-off buses, Broadway marquees, Penn Station and Rockefeller Center; the heart of the concrete jungle, where office workers and sightseers mingle under towering skyscrapers. It is not cool. Though home to many of the most overrun tourist destinations, its neighborhoods []

Western Standard

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· Jun 21, 2026

TOP FIVE: Edmonton's weediest communities

Few things are more visually pleasing than a well-nurtured lawn with a blanket of green grass cut with crisp lines; stringing together a couple of those houses on a street brings life to the entire block.

The West Australian

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· Jun 24, 2026

Brookton paints the town bright as Robinson Road mural brings colour, community and brings road safety message

A splash of colour, plenty of paint and a whole lot of community spirit has transformed Robinson Road from a boring street, with vibrant artwork designed to slow traffic now brightening the tarmac.

Anfield Index

· Jul 4, 2026

Liverpool midfielder honoured with huge mural after impressive season

Dominik Szoboszlai Mural in Székesfehérvár Marks a Hero’s Return HomeThere is something deeply moving about a city putting one of its own on a wall for everyone to see. Not in some polished corpo...

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit

A historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home on Chicago's West Side is set for a major restoration

Sightline Institute

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· Jul 10, 2026

In Pictures: The Possibilities of Vancouver’s New Villages Plan

The Four/Five design prioritizes green space, daylight, affordability, and accessibility—all for greater connection and community. The post In Pictures: The Possibilities of Vancouver’s New Villages Plan appeared first on Sightline Institute.

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Years in the Making, National Geographic's Museum of Exploration Is Here to Take You on an Adventure

The renovated space highlights the hallmarks of the iconic 138-year-old brand, from wildlife photography to the study of anthropology

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 3, 2026

A Tale Of Two Cities

A Tale Of Two Cities

The Week

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· Jun 22, 2026

6 phenomenal homes with a roof deck

Featuring a Manhattan penthouse and brick loft in Sacramento

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

A life well-collected

Treasured keepsakes and the storytelling spirit of Wes Anderson transform this historic loft into a home rich with personality and meaning

Elite Daily

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· Jul 4, 2026

60 Pretty Things For Your Home That Are So Cheap & Useful

Ultra-aesthetic meets ultra-practical. This list of curated home finds will make your space so bougie — and you won't have to break your budget, either.

Metro

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· Jul 4, 2026

What I Rent: I’m an interior designer — here’s how I’ve decorated my £700 Kent one-bed

'I've always loved interiors.'

Chicago Reader

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· Jul 1, 2026

Under the sun

Social Fabric is a glimpse into the vibrant lives, objects, and spaces that shape our city, cocurated with community archives and local photographers. On a hot summer night last July, I had the urge to go out and document. The sky was clear, I had a new flash for my camera I wanted to test [] The post Under the sun appeared first on Chicago Reader.

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· Jun 23, 2026

Buc-ee’s Eyes Indiana for Massive New Travel Center

Buc-ee’s Eyes Indiana for Massive New Travel Center

The Standard

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· Jul 8, 2026

The heatwave-proof house: how an architect couple transformed their home to cope with rising temperatures

How an architect couple turned their 1960s home into a cool oasis — with no air-con

India Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mumbai wants a copy of NYC's Central Park. This might drown the city further

Mumbai wants a copy of NYC's Central Park. This might drown the city further

NewsBlaze News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Paying Homage to History: How Sakshi Nanda Reimagines Urban Landscapes

To step into the world of urban designer Sakshi Nanda is to understand that a city is never just a collection of contemporary facades, transit corridors, or concrete high-rises. Instead, it is a living, breathing archive of human history, natural topography, and collective memory. Raised in the dense, vibrant, and train-connected streets of Mumbai, and []

Wonkette

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· Jul 10, 2026

Graphic Design Is My Passion! Tabs, Fri., July 10, 2026

Morning news roundup! Things to read!

Korea Times News

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· Jun 24, 2026

New sanctuary reinterprets classical Korean garden on Mount Nam

New sanctuary reinterprets classical Korean garden on Mount Nam

TheGamer

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· Jul 1, 2026

New Half-Life: Alyx Concept Art Gives Best Look At The Original Game

A new batch of concept art finally gives us an insight into the cut Eli manor, and the two hour City 17 intro that was trimmed down before launch.

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