What sort of prestigious institution is housed within these magnificent confines?
Originally the 13th Street Presbyterian Church, this Greek Revival building was converted to apartments in 1982.
The plaque (which was made in Ireland) on the bench reads:
"In loving memory of Captain Patrick Brown and the gallant men of Ladder Company 3, who laid down their lives for the people of New York City. Their uncommon courage that September morning, will never be forgotten."
Here's a close-up of the artwork on the door.
is growing outside the former studio of sculptors Karl Bitter (a known admirer of our friend Audrey Munson's hands and arms) and Giuseppe Moretti (sculptor of Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama, the world's largest cast iron statue).
Even though we're well into spring, it's still unusual to find one open to the public.
FYI, the small circular objects embedded in the pathway are the bottoms of glass bottles.
Co-proprietor, along with The Baroness, of an East Village latex fashion boutique, Mr. Mahj recently went on a grand tour of the American West (here's the complete set of photos from the trip).
A tribute to the poet Gil Scott-Heron, who died last year
This amazing fence by the multi-talented Julie Dermansky stretches 100 feet along East 12th Street.
Opened in 1970, Westbeth was the first and is still the largest federally subsidized artists’ colony in the US. The buildings that house it were once the headquarters of Bell Labs, one of the world's great centers of innovation.
Founded in 1654, Shearith Israel was the first Jewish congregation in North America and the only one in New York City until 1825.
These poor horses were mocked their whole lives because of their hideous forehead tumors. But then they decided to shut everyone up by walking across a river on two legs. Only the white one made it. Nevertheless, they believed in themselves, and now they have two adjacent roll-down gates painted in their honor. Follow your dreams!
Unlike its (obviously accidental, I thought, though this ridiculous article disagrees) Brooklyn impostor, this is the real borough-wide tag.
"If you come to the Russian and Turkish Baths expecting soothing balms, thick towels, and gentle ministrations of flower-scented infusions, head elsewhere. This is a rough-hewn place -- and proud of it."
Built sometime around the 1860s, this stable had been converted into a human residence by the turn of the 20th century. It was once called home by a string of theatrical luminaries, including Edward Albee.
This little mews has quite the literary heritage, counting among its former residents E.E. Cummings, Theodore Dreiser, and Djuna Barnes. It has lately become popular with psychotherapists, who perhaps find its serenity and privacy conducive to their work. It's also worth noting that Patchin Place is home to one of two remaining gas street lamps in NYC (and the only operational one — although it's now electrified), which sits at the very end of the street, visible in this photo.
This was E.E. Cummings's home for the last 38 years of his life. You may be wondering why the two plaques differ in their capitalization of his name: here's why. For further info on the capitalization controversy ("we hope the dismal lowercase custom will disappear from the face of the earth"), read this.
This Bicentennial painting (yes, that's Uncle Sam driving) is in much better shape than this one. That's because, according to the company's website, the city has set aside funds for its upkeep each year.
Excellent opportunity for development of single family
Opened in 1908, this PATH station at Christopher Street was originally constructed by the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, which linked Manhattan and New Jersey through the first tunnels ever to cross the Hudson River.
This bar, in a previous incarnation, was the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots, the first large-scale rebellion against the government's persecution of homosexuals, and a major turning point in the struggle for gay rights.
