The destruction of a building in the Theatre District recently reviewed that the building standing next to it once offered "Apartments." By the looks of it, it still does. I like the simplicity of the advertisement.
beautiful block lettering. Now get out of the way so the important people can destroy and move in the beautiful people who make this city such a joy to live in! Cupcakes anyone?
The original, running Jeremiad on the vestiges of Old New York as they are steamrolled under or threatened by the currently ruthless real estate market and the City Fathers' disregard for Gotham's historical and cultural fabric. Est. January 2006. Contact Me
I have lived in New York City since 1988 and earn my bread as a writer. I began this blog in January 2006. Beyond that, don't be so nosy.
"I am not a pessimist; to perceive evil where it exists is, in my opinion, a form of optimism."
—Roberto Rossellini
One of the old book jackets lining the walls of Chumley's. Eternal Shame on Bloomberg, the City Fathers, and the powers that be that this cultural landmark has STILL not been saved and reopened.
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beautiful block lettering. Now get out of the way so the important people can destroy and move in the beautiful people who make this city such a joy to live in! Cupcakes anyone?
Ugh. I SO agree with Ken. But thank you for being right there to take a picture and document what will soon surely be covered or lost again.
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