Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Handmade Model of New York City 🗽

Artist Joe Macken built an incredible handmade miniature model of New York City, featuring thousands of buildings and landmarks across the five boroughs.

“He Built This City” is on display at the Museum of the City of New York and showcases Macken’s massive, detailed recreation of NYC, built by hand over decades.

Take a close-up look at this remarkable miniature New York City, including the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, bridges, streets and neighborhoods throughout the city.

📍 Museum of the City of New York
🎨 He Built This City
👤 Artist: Joe Macken
🗽 New York City

Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029

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