It’s History

In this episode of It’s History, we explore the story behind the Lincoln Tunnel, one of the busiest vehicular tunnels in the world, connecting New York to New Jersey. The tunnel sees over 100,000 cars daily and around 21 million annually.

Topics covered include:
- Inspiration from the Holland Tunnel
- Proposed underwater tunnels
- Financial struggles and funding methods
- Engineering feats involved in its construction
- Ventilation system and significant events in its history

#LincolnTunnel #HollandTunnel #UrbanHistory #ItsHistory
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High in the hills of Griffith Park, Los Angeles, lies the abandoned remains of the first zoo, built in 1912. Once a symbol of civic ambition, the original Griffith Park Zoo became a cautionary tale of poor planning, limited funding, and misunderstandings about animal welfare. This episode delves into the zoo's cheaply constructed cages, the public scandal related to its cramped enclosures, and the New Deal renovations that briefly hid deeper issues. It covers the zoo's quiet closure in the 1960s and its afterlife as an urban ruin and graffiti-covered hangout.

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IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay presented by host Ryan Socash.

In this episode, we explore the intricate history of the global sugar trade with a focus on New York and the Domino Sugar Refinery.

Chapters:
00:00 - How New York was a Part of the Global Sugar Trade
01:52 - The History of New York’s Havemeyer Family’s Sugar Company
03:48 - The impact of the Industrial Revolution on Sugar Trade
05:48 - Overview of sugar refining processes
06:33 - Functions of the 1880’s Domino Sugar Factory
08:44 - Expansion of the Domino Sugar Refinery in 1881
11:08 - 1920’s expansion of Domino Sugar beyond Brooklyn
13:06 - The challenging history of the global sugar trade
18:44 - The downfall of New York’s Domino Sugar Refinery
19:55 - What remains of Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Refinery
24:39 - The legacy of New York’s Domino Sugar Refinery

Scriptwriter - Brandon Evans,
Editor - Karolina Szwata,
Host - Ryan Socash.

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In this episode of IT’S HISTORY, host Ryan Socash delves into the fascinating story of the Washington Monument.

**Chapters:**
00:00 - Introducing The Washington Monument
03:32 - America’s Other Washington Monuments
01:53 - The History of George Washington
06:29 - What the Washington Monument Represents
07:13 - How Politics Almost Prevented the Washington Monument
08:38 - The Washington National Monument Society
09:37 - Washington Monument’s Design
10:48 - First Phase of Construction of the Washington Monument
13:05 - Why Politics Again Stopped Construction of the Washington Monument
16:07 - Finishing Construction of the Washington Monument
18:28 - The Recreates of the Washington Monument
19:13 - The Story of Washington Monuments Memorial Stones
21:03 - Modernising the Washington Monument
22:06 - When Earthquakes and Hurricanes Damaged the Washington Monument
23:24 - Washington Monument's 1982 Incident
24:37 - The Legacy of the Washington Monument

**CREDITS:**
Scriptwriter - Brandon Evans
Editor - Karolina Szwata
Host - Ryan Socash
Music/Sound Design - Dave Daddario

**DISCLAIMER:**
Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. Events of factual error/mispronounced words/spelling mistakes will be addressed in this section.
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Los Angeles is home to a unique network of forgotten pedestrian tunnels built in the early to mid-20th century. Originally constructed to ensure safe passage for pedestrians across busy intersections, these tunnels have largely fallen into disuse over the years. Today, many remain abandoned or have been repurposed, showcasing a historical glimpse into the city's past foot traffic. Their hidden entrances and eerie ambiance attract urban explorers and history enthusiasts, emphasizing the importance of preserving these remnants of Los Angeles's diverse history.

#UrbanExploration #LosAngelesHistory #ForgottenTunnels
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