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Bloom, Matt Kissel

BLOOM MATT KISSEL   The piece is a subtle celebration of color and commonality; a tribute to the cultural crossroads that make this great city. The varied combinations of complimentary sunset hues...

BLOOM MATT KISSEL   The piece is a subtle celebration of color and commonality; a tribute to the cultural crossroads that make this great city. The varied combinations of complimentary sunset hues...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • art
  • matt kissel

Leon Gilbert

WHEN THE GOLDEN DAY IS DONE. THROUGH THE CLOSING PORTAL, CHILD AND GARDEN, FLOWER AND SUN,VANISH ALL THINGS MORTAL. - RL STEVENSONIN MEMORY OF LEON GILBERT 1922-2001Submitted by @lampbane

WHEN THE GOLDEN DAY IS DONE. THROUGH THE CLOSING PORTAL, CHILD AND GARDEN, FLOWER AND SUN,VANISH ALL THINGS MORTAL. - RL STEVENSONIN MEMORY OF LEON GILBERT 1922-2001Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • leon gilbert
  • poetry
  • 1922
  • 2001

Tessie Tuch Fountain

TESSIE TUCH FOUNTAINOF THE SHAKESPEARE GARDENGIFT OFMICHAEL FUCH FOUNDATION. INC.BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN1981Submitted by @lampbane

TESSIE TUCH FOUNTAINOF THE SHAKESPEARE GARDENGIFT OFMICHAEL FUCH FOUNDATION. INC.BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN1981Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • fountain
  • tessie tuch
  • 1981

Boulder of White Marble

BOULDER OF WHITE MARBLE GEOL. AGE, CAMBRO-ORDOVICIAN (Z) TRANSPORTED BY CONTINENTAL CLACIER DURING THE ICE AGE FROM NORTHERN MANHATTAN OR SPUYTEN DUYVILSubmitted by @lampbane

BOULDER OF WHITE MARBLE GEOL. AGE, CAMBRO- ORDOVICIAN (Z) TRANSPORTED BY CONTINENTAL CLACIER DURING THE ICE AGE FROM NORTHERN MANHATTAN OR SPUYTEN DUYVILSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • garden
  • rock
  • boulder
  • glacier
  • spuyten duyvil

Juneteenth Way

Prospect Park Alliance Celebrate   Juneteenth Way   This area has been designated as Juneteenth Way as part of a citywide initiative to name parkland in honor of events and figures of significance...

Prospect Park Alliance Celebrate   Juneteenth Way This area has been designated as Juneteenth Way as part of a citywide initiative to name parkland in honor of events and figures of significance...

  • brooklyn
  • prospect park
  • juneteenth
  • park

DeWitt Clinton Park

CITY OF NEW YORK CONSTRUCTED 1905DE WITT CLINTON PARKRECONSTRUCTED 2009MICHAEL R BLOOMBERG, MAYOR SCOTT M STRINGER, BOROUGH PRESIDENT CHRISTINE C. QUINN, COUNCIL MEMBER ADRIAN BENEPE, COMMISSIONER...

CITY OF NEW YORK CONSTRUCTED 1905DE WITT CLINTON PARKRECONSTRUCTED 2009MICHAEL R BLOOMBERG, MAYOR SCOTT M STRINGER, BOROUGH PRESIDENT CHRISTINE C. QUINN, COUNCIL MEMBER ADRIAN BENEPE,...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • clinton
  • hell's kitchen
  • dewitt clinton
  • michael bloomberg
  • scott stringer
  • christine quinn
  • adrian benepe
  • 1905
  • 2009

DeWitt Clinton Park - Erie Canal Playground

DEWITT CLINTON PARK ERIE CANAL PLAYGROUND Erie Canal Playground is located in DeWitt Clinton Park, one of the few New York City parks which gave its name to a neighborhood. This area, roughly...

DEWITT CLINTON PARK ERIE CANAL PLAYGROUND Erie Canal Playground is located in DeWitt Clinton Park, one of the few New York City parks which gave its name to a neighborhood. This area, roughly...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • erie canal
  • dewitt clinton
  • clinton
  • hell's kitchen
  • 1901
  • 1905
  • 1996

Doughboy Statue

The enhancement and beautification of the Doughboy Statue area of DeWitt Clinton Park is made possible by a generous gift from the Government of Flanders, Belgium NYC ParksSubmitted by @lampbane

The enhancement and beautification of the Doughboy Statue area of DeWitt Clinton Park is made possible by a generous gift from the Government of Flanders, Belgium NYC ParksSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • dewitt clinton park
  • doughboy
  • statue
  • flanders
  • belgium
  • park

Liberty Oaks

LIBERTY OAKS MAY 2002   THESE SCARLET OAKS ARE DEDICATED IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001AND TO THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES THAT DAY.   THE NORWAY MAPLES THAT GREW AS THE FIRST...

LIBERTY OAKS MAY 2002   THESE SCARLET OAKS ARE DEDICATED IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001AND TO THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES THAT DAY.   THE NORWAY MAPLES THAT GREW AS THE FIRST...

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • tree
  • trees
  • oak
  • oaks
  • 2001
  • 9/11
  • 2002
  • 1918

Triassic Sandstone

BOULDER OF SANDSTONE, GEOLOGICAL AGE TRIASSIC TRANSPORTED BY CONTINENTAL GLACIER DURING THE ICE AGE FROM NEAR PATERSON, NJSubmitted by @lampbane

BOULDER OF SANDSTONE, GEOLOGICAL AGE TRIASSIC TRANSPORTED BY CONTINENTAL GLACIER DURING THE ICE AGE FROM NEAR PATERSON, NJSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • rock
  • boulder
  • triassic
  • ice age

Ancient Pueblo Metate

THIS ANCIENT PUEBLO METATE FROM ARIZONA WAS PRESENTED FOR A BIRD BATH TO BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN BY ALICE A DRIGGS 1929Submitted by @lampbane

THIS ANCIENT PUEBLO METATE FROM ARIZONA WAS PRESENTED FOR A BIRD BATH TO BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN BY ALICE A DRIGGS 1929Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • pueblo
  • arizona
  • bird bath
  • alice driggs
  • 1929

Judith R. and Alan H. Fishman

THIS PATHWAY IS DEDICATED TO   JUDITH R. AND ALAN H. FISHMAN   IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT TO BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN   Submitted by @lampbane

THIS PATHWAY IS DEDICATED TO   JUDITH R. AND ALAN H. FISHMAN   IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT TO BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN   Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • judith fishman
  • alan fishman
  • pathway

Park Avenue Tunnel Rehabilitation

PARK AVENUE TUNNEL REHABILITATION 1987 - 1992   DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAILROAD WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR LABOR, SKILLS, AND MINDS TO THE TASK OF COMPLETING THE...

PARK AVENUE TUNNEL REHABILITATION 1987 - 1992   DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAILROAD WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR LABOR, SKILLS, AND MINDS TO THE TASK OF COMPLETING...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • grand central
  • grand centra...
  • metro-north
  • mnrr
  • park avenue
  • 1992

Grand Central Terminal, East Stairway

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL WAS REHABILITATED, AND THIS EAST STAIRWAY WAS CONSTRUCTED, FROM 1996 TO 1998, WITH PUBLIC FUNDS BY THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, E. VIRGIL CONWAY,...

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL WAS REHABILITATED, AND THIS EAST STAIRWAY WAS CONSTRUCTED, FROM 1996 TO 1998, WITH PUBLIC FUNDS BY THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, E. VIRGIL...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • grand central
  • grand centra...
  • 1996
  • 1998
  • mta

William L. Butcher

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. BUTCHER 1907 - 1976   WESTCHESTER BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER   FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WHICH HE SERVED WITH DISTINCTION TO...

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM L. BUTCHER 1907 - 1976   WESTCHESTER BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER   FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WHICH HE SERVED WITH DISTINCTION TO...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • william butcher
  • grand central
  • grand centra...
  • 1907
  • 1976

Elizabeth Gertrude Knight Britton

THOSE WHO FIND PLEASURE IN THIS GARDEN REMEMBER   Elizabeth Gertrude Knight Britton LOVER OF WILD FLOWERS AND ARDENT ADVOCATE OF THEIR PROTECTION   NEW YORK BIRD AND TREE CLUB   DEDICATED MAY...

THOSE WHO FIND PLEASURE IN THIS GARDEN REMEMBER   Elizabeth Gertrude Knight Britton LOVER OF WILD FLOWERS AND ARDENT ADVOCATE OF THEIR PROTECTION   NEW YORK BIRD AND TREE CLUB   DEDICATED...

  • new york
  • bronx
  • garden
  • new york bot...
  • 1940

Margaret Cochran Corbin

MARGARET COCHRAN CORBIN 1751-1800   DURING THE BRITISH-HESSIAN ATTACK ON FORT WASHINGTON 16 NOVEMBER 1776 MARGARET CORBIN WAS WOUNDED WHEN SHE FILLED THE POST OF HER HUSBAND JOHN WHO WAS KILLED...

MARGARET COCHRAN CORBIN 1751-1800   DURING THE BRITISH-HESSIAN ATTACK ON FORT WASHINGTON 16 NOVEMBER 1776 MARGARET CORBIN WAS WOUNDED WHEN SHE FILLED THE POST OF HER HUSBAND JOHN WHO WAS...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • inwood
  • washington heights
  • margaret corbin
  • revolutionary war
  • 1776
  • 1982

The Highest Natural Point on Manhattan

THE HIGHEST NATURAL POINT ON MANHATTAN 265.05 FEET  ABOVE SEA LEVELUSC & GS DATUMSubmitted by @lampbane

THE HIGHEST NATURAL POINT ON MANHATTAN 265.05 FEET  ABOVE SEA LEVELUSC & GS DATUMSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • bennett park
  • washington heights

Tom Otterness, Life Underground

Tom OtternessLife Underground2001BronzeCommissioned and owned by Metropolitan Transit Authority Arts for TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

Tom OtternessLife Underground2001BronzeCommissioned and owned by Metropolitan Transit Authority Arts for TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • mta
  • subway
  • transit
  • art
  • tom otterness
  • bronze
  • sculpture
  • 2001

Gabriella Clark Stoddard

"YES SHE IS BLITHE AND SHE IS GAY" A BEST FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW HER GABRIELLA CLARK STODDARDSubmitted by @lampbane

"YES SHE IS BLITHE AND SHE IS GAY" A BEST FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW HER GABRIELLA CLARK STODDARDSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • conservatory garden
  • garden
  • park
  • bench