Tiffany Lamps for a Tiffany Birthday
“Beauty is what nature has lavished upon us as a supreme gift.” —Louis Comfort Tiffany (18.February.1848–1933) Happy birthday to Louis Comfort Tiffany! Today marks the 171st anniversary of his birth. […]
Tag Archives: Central Park West
The Majestic Apartments
“If the new Majestic is in existence after 1981, it will be somewhat of an architectural curiosity.” — Irwin S. Chanin (1891–1988), developer of The Majestic, and his unrealized prediction […]
The Century Apartment Building
“A sophisticated essay in Art Deco design exhibiting a complex balance of horizontal and vertical elements.” — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, its description of The Century during its 1985 landmark […]
Another Lincoln Standing in New York
“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” —Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) Today, the 207th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Walk About New York recognizes […]
Parade Balloons: Earth-Bound
“When I was just starting out in the business, I used to love to watch Lorne Greene doing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I said right then, ‘That’s what I […]
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