Beneath City Hall Park lies one of New York City’s greatest architectural contradictions: a subway station designed like a cathedral, sealed off from the public for nearly 80 years. City Hall Station was meant to be the ceremonial gateway to the world’s first modern subway system, complete with vaulted Guastavino tile ceilings, skylights, chandeliers, and handcrafted oak furnishings. And yet, despite being hailed as the most beautiful station in America, it was quietly abandoned in 1945. In this

"Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were passionate horse racing enthusiasts who shared their love for equestrian pursuits. Arnaz, born March 2, 1917, in Santiago de Cuba, purchased a beautiful horse breeding farm in 1959, fulfilling his dream. Ball, born August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, supported his wonderful venture. Desi devoted himself joyfully to raising thoroughbreds throughout the 1960s on their California property. Their farm became a cherished retreat where the couple enjoyed quality t