Treasures of New York: Series 1

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Travel Documentary hosted by Julie Cohan and Michael Digiorgio, published by PBS in 2021 - English narration

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Treasures of New York: Series 1 A treasure of New York is a documentary series exploring New York City's premier cultural establishments, from The New York Botanical Gardens, to the New York: Rails-to-Trails, Museum of the City of New York New York: Historic Homes and beyond.

[edit] Rails to Trails

Rails-to-Trails takes viewers on a unique journey along the various railway corridors that have been repurposed as recreational bike and pedestrian trails. The program traces the history of such rail trails as Manhattan’s High Line and Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson, and explores trails that are in the making, such as the proposed Queensway in New York City.

[edit] Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York showcases the nearly 100-year history of the museum from its first days operating out of Gracie Mansion to the recent opening of its ambitious new permanent exhibition, New York at Its Core. Since its founding, the museum has worked to display, explore and celebrate New York City’s past, present and future.

[edit] Historic Homes

From the Gold Coast of Long Island to the Pocantico Hills in Westchester County, historic homes and estates can be found in every part of New York. In this special Treasures of New York, journey across the region to visit some of these remarkable homes, including Falaise, Kykuit, Noble Maritime Collection and the Louis Armstrong House. Paula Zahn hosts.

[edit] Institute of International Education

Institute of International Education traces the history of this distinguished organization, shedding light on its major accomplishments over the past hundred years to promote international education and empower the global exchange of ideas.

[edit] The New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden, which for over 120 years has served as a natural haven for New York City dwellers and out-of-town visitors alike.

[edit] Holiday Train Show

Hosted by Juju Chang, this episode illuminates the process of preparing for The New York Botanical Garden’s beloved Holiday Train Show®, which features more than a dozen large-scale model railway trains and over 140 replicas of iconic New York landmarks, from the original Penn Station to the Empire State Building.