1940–1980
John Lennon
The Dakota · Musician
John Lennon's New York
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Legendary New Yorkers
New York
From the jazz clubs of 52nd Street to The Factory in Midtown — discover New York through John Lennon, Andy Warhol, Patti Smith, James Baldwin, Lou Reed and the artists who shaped the city that never sleeps.
The Figures
Lives that shaped New York
Selected legends curated within the app. Each entry maps to a precise address with biography, audio and references.
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1915–1998
Frank Sinatra
East 72nd Street · Singer
1929–1994
Jackie Kennedy
1040 Fifth Avenue · Icon
Jackie Kennedy's New York
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1928–1987
Andy Warhol
The Factory · Artist
Andy Warhol's New York
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Guide
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1856–1943
Nikola Tesla
Hotel New Yorker · Inventor
1926–1997
Allen Ginsberg
East Village · Poet
1913–1994
Burt Lancaster
East Harlem · Actor
1924–2004
Marlon Brando
West 52nd Street · Actor
1915–1959
Billie Holiday
Harlem · Singer
Billie Holiday's Harlem
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Neighborhoods
Where the stories happened.
The app routes you through the streets where culture was made — block by block, plaque by plaque, with curated walking sequences.
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