Where in Tribeca…? Special Apocalyptic Edition!
In honor of the Mayan calendar hoo-ha, I've photographed seven "fallout shelter" signs in Tribeca. Can you name which street each one is on? / 12 comments
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
In the News: Downtown Community Center to Reopen
January 2. Plus: Auto-repair shop moving around the corner; framer recommendation; blackout posters; Con Edison billing for blackout periods?; Go Go Curry in FiDi.
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.
Newsletter: Dec. 20
Tribeca Then & Now #4 • Old Manual Elevators • New Kid on the Block: Rosie Pope • Lolë Leaving • West Thames Bridge • Sake Bar Report • Hudson River Park • More
Seen & Heard: Pier 40 Ball Fields Open Again
Plus: Updates on Collect Pond Park and Federal Plaza; GNC opening in Tribeca; FiDi bubble tea.
In the News: West Thames Bridge
Now that's a design! Plus: No 9/11-cancer link; World Trade Center PATH service still "weeks away"; Fresh Salt; Ice House record.
The Ups and Downs of Old Tribeca
"Every kid who grew up downtown in the old days remembers riding in freight elevators," reminisces Gardiner Comfort. "All the old industrial buildings had them: hand-operated, ancient cages that left the brick shaft walls open and the distant vanishing point of the top floor visible." / 3 comments
Here Come the Holidays!
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Lolë Is Leaving Tribeca
The good news: A business displaced by Sandy is moving into the Hubert Street space. / 3 comments
In the News: R Train Expected to Be Restored
Plus: Pedestrian attacked; inside an ad agency; South Street Seaport Museum reopens; a model's apartment.
Seen & Heard: Sandy Grants Awarded
Plus: Tift Merritt performance; free sauna access for stressful times; door technicians spotted at Food Emporium; World Financial Center's good deed.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
Translation: Hello Mikey Flowers, for 25 years now, you and your team have been providing a white rose for the... — Tribeca Citizen / Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive