Urban Archive Explore History Hack 2023.2 + Redeem Codes

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of history as I’ve walked around Brooklyn and Manhattan. When I’m out with my teenaged son and he sees me take my phone out, he just rolls his eyes and accepts that I might be a while. So many great photos and captions. I love being able to take a current photo and combine them with the vintage shots in the app. And, I’ve sent in a few small historical corrections over the years, and the team is very responsive and has updated the info surprisingly quickly. Just a terrific resource about NYC’s past, to get your imagination spinning.

I’ve lived here 30 years Lived in a number of apartments moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn and watched all the changes, as they say the only thing that doesn’t change in New York City are people talking about all the changes! I love knowing the little stories that surround this great city it is the true foundation of this place we share. And I truly believe that if we know our past and helps us build our future... download the app put on the alerts pause for a moment and get excited about the place you live every day there’s a new story

I’ve always loved seeing NYC in old films and comparing places as I know them now to what they were like when the film was made. That only takes you back as far as 1948 though. This app is such a great way to learn about this city I love so much because I can see things as far back as the 1800s!! It’s also fun to explore on my own using the app and then impress people with my vast knowledge of the city.

If you love NYC and enjoy learning about its history (or showing off to others), then you gotta get this app!!

I can’t believe this app! It’s updated occasionally and just gets better with each one. I get lost in the stories, the photographs and the history. If you see someone wandering around the city, looking at buildings and imagining the history - that’s me. Don’t open up the app if you really have to get somewhere because - you won’t. You’ll be too busy checking out the spots along your destination. Excellent, top quality content, user friendly, and FREE!

I really love this app. It’s one of my favorite apps ever.

I love New York and part of that is just knowing about all the history that surrounds me when I’m there. Once upon a time there was another app called History Here that would notify you of nearby historical sites, and I always lamented its loss. Urban Archive created this app and it is absolutely echelons above History Here, and that’s an incredible feat. I’m so thankful for it.

This app goes above and beyond anything I’ve ever seen in an archival library. The details, the tours, the layout, UI, and the photo features are all so beautifully executed. A major round of applause to all involved in the constant updates and improvements. Every time I open this app I’m blown away by how great it is. How can you submit a nomination for app of the year? Anyone know? Urban Archive should be first in the running!

I’ve had this app for less than 24 hours but I can already say, as a New York City history enthusiast (who has lost many hours to NYPL archive wormholes) this app incorporates history into my everyday life in an easy, exciting manner, through its bountiful features. If you are someone who has ever stared at a historical photo for more than 10 seconds, download this app!

This app is one of my all time favorites (and I have downloaded far too many). It really embodies the transformational promise of the smartphone — location aware access to an encyclopedic trove of images and information. Thank you to all who made it possible!!

I grew up in Manhattan and felt like I knew my city pretty well. When I found out about Urban Archive, it made me see NYC in a whole new way. The camera/photo feature in the Urban Archive app is great. I’ve spent a lot of time walking around taking then/now shots and sending them to friends. Thank you guys for doing such a great job with this!

About three weeks after I got it, that annoying error message—SOMETHING WENT WRONG, TRY AGAIN—started coming up on many, many buildings I tapped. Now it reads “Content coming” and it’s been like that for a while. I love the app, when it works. Looking forward to having that new content. Thanks!

PS. Just got a response from the developer... good stuff coming! Thanks!