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History of Tribeca Buildings
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True Tales of Tribeca’s Buildings
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 130 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
Tribeca Then and Now: The Unidentifiables
A big thank-you again to Jane Freeman for sharing her trove of photos from the '80s and '90s, and thanks to everyone (especially James and Robert Ripps) who helped place the ones that I couldn't. As one last stab, here are the 14 remaining unidentifiables. / 8 comments
In the News: Souen Restaurant Is Closing
Plus: Aire Ancient Baths is opening an uptown spa; the history of Cortlandt Alley, along with a supercut of scenes shot there; La Garçonne collaboration for spring. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: More Closings at the Local Malls
Plus: The two-story topper on the three-story building on Walker; Google donated $90,000 to a local organization; "A dog named Robòt" art exhibit; when Tribeca and Battery Park City were young. / 6 comments
In the News: The Penthouse Collector
Plus: Opening forecast for Au Cheval restaurant; Italian soccer player buys at new FiDi tower; history of a White Street building.
In the News: Springbone Kitchen Is Opening in FiDi
Plus: The Brooklyn Bridge was closed because of pedestrian overcrowding; remembering a razed Battery Park mansion; the last days of Washington Market.
In the News: Pedestrian Bodyguards in Hudson Square
Plus: Duane Street building bombed in a 1906 labor dispute; Bruce Springsteen subway tribute; recent thefts and assaults. / 2 comments
Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 6)
Many of Jane Freeman's photos from the 1980s and 1990s were taken at locations I've been unable to identify. Feel free to weigh in. / 10 comments
The History of Tribeca, One Building at a Time
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 120 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions. / 1 comment
In the News: Marc Forgione Is Opening a Huge New Restaurant
Plus: The Dead Rabbit's expansion will debut next week; the history of a Varick Street building; Downtown Express is only partially dead.
In the News: Gitano Is Moving Indoors
Plus: History of a Lispenard Street building; praise for 70 Vestry; Downtown Express is still mum; Grand Banks brothers to open a venue at the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge. / 2 comments
In the News: Interior Designer’s Tribeca Loft
Plus: What local politicians have to say about the nixing of the jail tower; "Fearless Girl" is mid-move; history of a neglected Franklin Street building.
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9/11. The War on Terror. God bless America. Security theater. — James / Franklin Street station to close for weeks this summer
... and whatever happened to the promise to return the police horse stables back to the neighborhood? — Kacee / Franklin Street station to close for weeks this summer
The uptown station entry stairs is now closed. If you look at it from down the block, you can see... — James / Franklin Street station to close for weeks this summer
That was our favorite literary quote in high school. Came in handy when talking back to English teachers. — Pam Frederick / Where in (not) Tribeca?
In my opinion, the short story "Bartleby the Scrivener" is a more fitting and timeless Melville tale about lower Manhattan.... — james / Where in (not) Tribeca?
Correct observation, but needs expanding. All Humans everywhere were attacked. And if more Humans don't start practicing Humanity and Care,... — robert janz / In the News: Jon Stewart blasts Congress for 9/11 fail
Yes it was fun to see "Oceana" mural again. I had forgotten it despite how much I enjoyed it while... — dianne talan / Seen & Heard: Movies at Governors Island