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Tribeca Deco: The history of communications in paint
The ceiling of the Barclay-Vesey Building, or New York Telephone Building, or 100 Barclay, tells the story of communications from smoke signals to early telephones. / 1 comment
The History of Tribeca, One Building at a Time
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here is one important addition.
In the News: Taqueria chain coming to the malls
Plus dreaming of El Teddy's and its crown; could the residential tower at 161 Maiden Lane be listing?; recommendations for the film festival; the latest from the police blotter.
If these walls could talk…
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 125 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
Seen & Heard: A marker for the first synagogue in North America
A street co-naming honors the Mill Street Synagogue, built in 1730 on what is now an Icon parking lot on South William Street, and Rabbi Gershom Mendes Seixas, a leader of the Jewish community during the colonial era. / 2 comments
In the News: City Winery will move to Pier 57
Plus parents weigh in on brownfield site cleanup; the Star Tribune summaries the state budget; 108 Leonard clocktower preservationists lose in court -- the clock will go electric. / 3 comments
Where in Tribeca?
There's still hope...for more inspiration coming from the streets of Tribeca. So, what's the origin of this one? Thanks to JB for the eagle eye and the snap. / 2 comments
Then & Now: a river view over three decades
Here's an insightful observation: times have changed. And here’s the proof: the view from Vestry and West Street, taken in the early ‘90s as State DOT started to rebuild the highway.
“Big Ben” at 108 Leonard in court again
The Times and Crain's report that the case against the developers of 108 Leonard to protect the building's clock tower -- a rare city interior landmark -- is pending in the state's highest court. / 3 comments
In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due
A piece of downtown history is resurrected by the Times and Mo Rocca; driver indicted for murder in cause of December accident; 66 Leonard scooped up. / 13 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Can you identify this piece of urban archeology? A clue: there’s a connection between the masonry and the address. Comment here. / 7 comments
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.
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I remember when people's idea of FiDi slowly transitioning to a livable residential area was the opening of the Hermes... — Noah / New Kid on the Block: Marky’s Caviar
We were proud to have occupied 177 Duane from 1998 through 2018. This was uur 2nd Pilates home and was... — Alycea Ungaro / Jack Hanley Gallery will close on Duane Street
From the NY Post this week: The co-founder and former CEO of StreetEasy is embroiled in a bitter legal feud... — James / Seen & Heard: Now That’s a Terrace
We have an illegal weed shop at the bottom of our coop in FiDi (Nassau and John). It has been... — Jon / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Are they selling cannabis? There are a number of "smoke shops" in the neighborhood. One is on the east side... — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
People still eat Caviar? What is this the 80s? — Michael / New Kid on the Block: Marky’s Caviar
I wonder why after all these years, at least the current version with black Africans and fake luxury goods en... — R. / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?