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Another Ride Through the Past
Gardiner Comfort's essay about the old manual elevators that used to be everywhere in Tribeca gave me license to ask artist Grimanesa Amorós whether I could shoot the elevator at 54 N. Moore—and it turns out there are two. This is the second one. / 8 comments
A Ride Through the Past
Gardiner Comfort's essay about the old manual elevators that used to be everywhere in Tribeca gave me license to ask artist Grimanesa Amoros whether I could shoot the elevator at 54 N. Moore—and it turns out there are two. This is the first one.
Tribeca Then and Now #4
The latest batch of 1980s-vs.-now comparisons heads north up Hudson, from Ericsson to Laight, with detours to the Holland Tunnel and Broome Street. / 1 comment
Tribeca Then and Now #3
Next up in the 80s-vs.-now series: Leonard, Varick, N. Moore, Franklin, and Hudson. / 5 comments
Tribeca Then and Now #2
The second batch of now-vs.-the-80s photos includes Staple, Harrison, Jay, and Hudson. / 3 comments
Close-Up: Jay Street
One of the things that makes Tribeca distinctive is the patterns, details, and textures that are everywhere—such as Jay Street. / 1 comment
Tribeca Then and Now #1
When I posted Yvonne Babineaux's photos of Tribeca in the 1980s, I promised I'd go out and take "now" shots for comparison's sake. Here's the first batch (W. Broadway and Duane). / 14 comments
Citizen Style | November
It’s time for Mona Akhtar’s look at who’s rocking the sidewalk. And remember, if she stops you on the street, say yes! / 1 comment
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 2 comments
The First Snowstorm Is the Prettiest
Here's all the proof you need that Instagram can make anything—even a cold, slobbery night like this—look positively glamorous. / 8 comments
The Calm After the Storm
Marisa McGrody's photos arrived as a shock: Taken the day after Sandy hit, they have an air of fresh violence about them. / 1 comment
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. (Thanks to everyone who sent one in!) / 3 comments
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