Reading, Anyone?
July 25, 2008 | Filed Under Harlem, Lions, Neighborhoods, Public Libraries | 13 Comments
From the archives:
One of the public library branches. I love that not only can I borrow books from the library, but I can also borrow DVDs, CDs and video tapes to my heart’s content. Very cool!
Paz
Central Park Sculpture
June 9, 2008 | Filed Under Central Park, Parks, Sculptures | 12 Comments
On the outskirts of Central Park, Fifth Avenue.
Paz
Just Two City Lions
January 2, 2008 | Filed Under Christmas, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Holiday Decorations, Holidays, Lions, Public Libraries, Sculptures | 7 Comments
Patience
Patience and Fortitude, are probably the most famous lions in the city. They sit in front of the New York Public Library. As you face the library, Patience sits on the left and Fortitude sits on the right. I’m tempted to tell you that I heard a very low growl come out of one of them, but I’m afraid Maryam will say it’s the voices in my head and tell me to take my medication. So, I’m keeping what I hear to myself. 
For the holidays, they are dressed in wreaths around their necks. There’s even a little ceremony, which includes carolers, that takes place when the lions are wreathed.
Paz
Fortitude
She is So Serious
December 21, 2007 | Filed Under Apartment Buildings, Harlem, Sculptures, Stone Faces, West Side | 7 Comments
This lady is centered on top of an apartment building entrance along with two hungry-looking lions. Maybe that’s why she’s so serious-looking. A minute before taking the photo, I could have sworn I heard a lion growl. Seriously. Maybe it was just me.
Paz
New York Angel
December 7, 2007 | Filed Under Buildings, Harlem, Sculptures, West Side | 8 Comments
There are angels all around us in New York City. Here is one I spied.
Paz
