Castle Clinton is a unique structure that has been transformed multiple times in its history. A utilitarian harbor fortification later turned popular entertainment palace, it later served as the landing depot for millions of immigrants, before being transformed into an aquarium, and threatened with demolition by resident megalomaniac Robert Moses. […]
The Brooklyn Navy Yard – Gallery
A dock under construction at the Navy Yard, 1831. It was a popular pastime for people to tour the yard and stroll along the docks. The large structure across the bay is one of two ship houses (part of the other can just be seen on the right). From Old […]
Ah humanity!: The Tombs Prison
The Tombs is one of the old New York nicknames that was so infamous in its day that it has continuously persisted for nearly 200 years. First applied to the Egyptian Revival pile of a prison that opened in 1838, the evocative name has been passed down through the years […]
Grand Central – Gallery
Early days of the New York and Harlem Railroad The New York and Harlem Railroad depot, on the corner of 4th Avenue and 27th Street. It had space to store the cars, along with stables for the horses. From Valentine’s Manual of Old New York, edited by D.T. Valentine, 1860. […]
Glory of the Metropolis: Grand Central Terminal’s Opening Day
A view of Grand Central and some of the planned and constructed buildings that were to be part of the “Terminal City” complex. In 1919, the Commodore Hotel opened in the open space on the right. From New York, The Wonder City, issued by the American Art Publishing Company. Just […]