Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Stairs


Stairs, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Fancy steps....marble molding and trim. More from the Woolworth building in NYC.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Woolworth Lobby


Woolworth Lobby, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Another of New York's architectural masterpieces, the lobby of the Woolworth Building at 233 Broadway is a true work of art. Built to last in 1901!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Friday, November 08, 2013

Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Oyster Dredge


Oyster Dredge, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Waldron B, a 106 year old oyster dredge, sank over the weekend in Oyster Bay harbor.
The historic vessel was being donated to the Mystic Harbor Museum in Connecticut.
I was fortunate to get this shot as we sailed past during the summer of 2012.

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Northern Dispensary


Northern Dispensary, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Now that's creative use of an odd shaped parcel. This building was is a landmark for those in need. The Northern Dispensary dates to the early 1800's, at this location free medicine was dispensed to the city's needy. It is said that Edgar Allen Poe was a frequent visitor. Historic Greenwich Village..

Friday, November 01, 2013

Village Icon


Village Icon, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
This spot has seen it's share of the famous and not so famous......  :-)