Author
Elias Vance
A former urban planner turned archival researcher, Elias specializes in tracing the forgotten blueprints and structural evolution of the city's iconic (and lost) landmarks. His meticulous work often reveals hidden narratives behind demolition and development.
15 Articles
Articles by
Elias Vance
Urban Movements & Milestones
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Beyond Kerouac: Unearthing the Forgotten Bohemians of Greenwich Village's Golden Age
Vintage Visuals
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The "Phantom Philanthropist" of San Francisco's Barbary Coast: The Enigma of Arthur "The Alchemist" Sterling
Local Legends & Eccentrics
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The Unseen Alchemist of Alleyway: Remembering New York's Forgotten Inventor
Everyday Lore & Life
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The Pigeon Whisperer of Washington Square: A Forgotten Greenwich Village Character
Local Legends & Eccentrics
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On This Day, 1932: The Great Pigeon Race Scandal and the Eccentric Bookie of Brooklyn
Lost Landmarks & Architecture
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Echoes Over the River: The Story of the Old Iron Bridge That Disappeared
Crime & Curiosities
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The Rise and Fall of Detective O'Malley: Corruption in the Early 20th Century Police Force
Everyday Lore & Life
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From Tenements to Towers: Tracing the Evolution of Elm Street Block by Block
Crime & Curiosities
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The Peculiar Case of the 1897 "No Loitering with Intent to Whistle" Ordinance
Lost Landmarks & Architecture
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When Broadway Vanished: Unearthing the Lost Theaters of Midtown's Golden Age
Everyday Lore & Life
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The Ghost of Pumpernickel Bakery: A 1912 Fire That Changed Elm Street
Crime & Curiosities
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On This Day, 1934: The Great Bakery Heist and the Case of the Missing Croissants
Local Legends & Eccentrics
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The Vanishing Act of Madame X: Chicago's Forgotten Jazz Age Illusionist
Everyday Lore & Life
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The Ghost Signs of Old Town: Decoding Advertising from a Bygone Era
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