Park Avenue Armory
June 19, 2008 | Filed Under Armory, Avenues, East Side, Park Avenue | 6 Comments
Built between 1877 and 1881, the Park Avenue Armory, also known as the Seventh Regiment Armory, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. It is use for cultural, social, athletic, political, military events. It was once used as a homeless shelter. The interior is detailed with ornamental woodwork, marble and stained glass. The building contains offices, a library, a reception room, and a veterans room.
Paz
Looking Above #5
June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Buildings, Looking Above, Midtown, New York Clouds, New York Sky | 4 Comments
Everything’s Going On
June 17, 2008 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks | 6 Comments
Many things are going on here on this crosstown 57th street. Some pedestrians are heading to work, tourists (left-side in back) are waiting for a tour bus to take them around the city, up front are two joggers…
Paz
Beyond Central Park…
June 16, 2008 | Filed Under Apartment Buildings, Avenues, Buildings, Central Park West, Parks, The San Remo | 13 Comments
… You’ll see those two buildings in the distance They remind me of some kind of fairy tale castles in the distance. What do you think?
Paz
Ed. Note: For those who’ve asked about the building: It is called The San Remo. Located on Central Park West, it is a luxury coop apartment building. Past and present tenants include Steven Spielberg, Glenn Close, Bono (U2), Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Rita Hayworth…
