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Christopher Columbus in Columbus Circle

Doug — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:55:20 +0000

Of Columbus Circle fame

I was just taking a picture of the statue of Christopher Columbus, who seemed very out of place among the skyscrapers hundreds of feet to either side. That didn’t really pan out, but I did find it interesting having Columbus posing above the hurried man crossing the street.

It just so happens that there is another Christopher Columbus Statue in Riverdale, constructed by Robert Moses when he built the Henry Hudson Parkway. (Clearly, I don’t know the whole story.) I rode my bike up there, but didn’t get a chance to photograph the gent; perhaps another trip will take me there.

Trinity Church

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:42:50 +0000

Tallest building in the city for some time

This one is pretty famous; just google.

Irving Trust Building

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:07:00 +0000

A very clean design

See these notes from Columbia College. Located at 1 Wall Street at Broadway.

Pearl and Wall

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:02:05 +0000

View to the south

In the canyons of the financial district it is surprising to have any open area such as this square, formed by Pearl, Wall and Beaver Streets.

Stone Street

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:57:43 +0000

Pedestrian mall

This street is so quaint and book-ended by serious, meaningful buildings. It alludes to a much different era, preserved only as a place of recreation.

Water Street and Coenties Slip

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:55:10 +0000

View to the southwest

View from Water Street of Coenties slip.

Square at Coenties Slip and Pearl Street

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:45:35 +0000

View to the northwest

See a post on my personal blog for more on this (and why I care about it).

Bowling Green

Doug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:55:34 +0000

A panorama of Bowling Green

From a walking tour I did in January, 2009.