Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Terminal Stores
The Terminal Stores building (261 11th Avenue) is one of my favorites in the city. Taking up the entire block bounded by 11th and 12th Avenues, and 27th and 28th Streets, it's an enormous structure.
Originally built in 1890 by the New York Terminal Warehouse Company, the Central Stores (as it was called) was connected by tracks to the rail yard on W 30th Street. Trains could transport goods directly from the yard into the warehouse.
According to the 2008 West Chelsea Historic District Designation Report -
You can read a detailed history of the building beginning on page 87 of the report.
One thing that amazes me about this building is it's still being used for its original purpose, which was storage. Despite several companies now existing within the building and parts of it being used for other things (there was once a nightclub on the eastern end), its primary use is still as a warehouse.
Another thing I love about this building is the design. Nothing fancy, but the brick work and arched windows are beautiful.
On weekends, when the businesses are closed, the 27th Street side feels deceivingly desolate and abandoned. Walking along this block, one feels dwarfed by the massive structure.
The Belgian block paving stones are wonderfully preserved.
It's hard to believe this is just a block away from luxury condos and the tourist mecca that is now the High Line. On this block, one can forget about the modern age and still get a sense of the old city and the days of industry.
See more photos of the Terminal Stores building on my Flickr page.
Originally built in 1890 by the New York Terminal Warehouse Company, the Central Stores (as it was called) was connected by tracks to the rail yard on W 30th Street. Trains could transport goods directly from the yard into the warehouse.
According to the 2008 West Chelsea Historic District Designation Report -
The company also had operating agreements with the Erie and Lehigh Railroads, which had tracks leading out the Twelfth Avenue facade to transfer bridges along the Hudson River waterfront, from which car floats could transport whole freight cars to New Jersey and the westward-bound rail lines traversing the country’s interior. In addition to the Central Stores, the Terminal Warehouse Company owned the Rossiter Stores at West 59th Street and the West Shore Stores in Weehawken, New Jersey.
You can read a detailed history of the building beginning on page 87 of the report.
One thing that amazes me about this building is it's still being used for its original purpose, which was storage. Despite several companies now existing within the building and parts of it being used for other things (there was once a nightclub on the eastern end), its primary use is still as a warehouse.
Another thing I love about this building is the design. Nothing fancy, but the brick work and arched windows are beautiful.
On weekends, when the businesses are closed, the 27th Street side feels deceivingly desolate and abandoned. Walking along this block, one feels dwarfed by the massive structure.
The Belgian block paving stones are wonderfully preserved.
It's hard to believe this is just a block away from luxury condos and the tourist mecca that is now the High Line. On this block, one can forget about the modern age and still get a sense of the old city and the days of industry.
See more photos of the Terminal Stores building on my Flickr page.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Farewell to Nice Guy Eddie's
About a week after this photo was taken, Nice Guy Eddie's was dead and unceremoniously gutted. The future of Chico's Kiss mural remains in question.
I've always liked the intersection of Avenue A and Houston because of its color and somewhat raggedy vibe. Big changes are in the works for both the NW and NE corners...I will miss this gateway to the East Village.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Last voyage of the Enterprise
I know, I know, I'm waaaay behind with this one, but I don't pretend to be an up-to-the-minute news blog and I'm...well...lazy.
So, two weeks ago, I had the chance to see the Space Shuttle Enterprise sail up the Hudson on a barge, en route to its permanent home at the Inrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. You can keep up with the shuttle exhibit here.
Here is the Enterprise sailing past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
A lovely fire boat led the way...
I really loved the crazy clouds this day. These photos don't quite capture the broodiness and ominous sky that made the event all the more riveting.
To the Intrepid!
And, here is some highly dramatic video... As I've confessed before, I'm terrible with video, hence the nonsensical panning across the harbor in the first few seconds. But you get the idea.
See more photos of the Enterprise here.
Previously: The Enterprise flying up the Hudson strapped to the back of a 747.
So, two weeks ago, I had the chance to see the Space Shuttle Enterprise sail up the Hudson on a barge, en route to its permanent home at the Inrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. You can keep up with the shuttle exhibit here.
Here is the Enterprise sailing past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
A lovely fire boat led the way...
I really loved the crazy clouds this day. These photos don't quite capture the broodiness and ominous sky that made the event all the more riveting.
To the Intrepid!
And, here is some highly dramatic video... As I've confessed before, I'm terrible with video, hence the nonsensical panning across the harbor in the first few seconds. But you get the idea.
See more photos of the Enterprise here.
Previously: The Enterprise flying up the Hudson strapped to the back of a 747.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Asbury Park, part 3
After an evening of music at Asbury Park, it was time for some Memorial Day fireworks on the beach.
Oh, oh, oh, I'm on fire!
...and the post-show silence. That's the Atlantic lurking out there in the dark...
A couple of stragglers take in a late snack at one of the boardwalk concessions...
...while the venerable landmarks quietly settle in for the night.
Above is the Casino Carousel House (sans carousel, which now resides in Myrtle Beach). If you find its elegant design familiar, that may be because it was designed by architect Whitney Warren, who also helped design Grand Central Station in New York. You can see a recent photo of the carousel here, although the horses have been replaced.
More Asbury Park photos here.
Previously:
Asbury Park, part 1
Asbury Park, part 2
Oh, oh, oh, I'm on fire!
...and the post-show silence. That's the Atlantic lurking out there in the dark...
A couple of stragglers take in a late snack at one of the boardwalk concessions...
...while the venerable landmarks quietly settle in for the night.
Above is the Casino Carousel House (sans carousel, which now resides in Myrtle Beach). If you find its elegant design familiar, that may be because it was designed by architect Whitney Warren, who also helped design Grand Central Station in New York. You can see a recent photo of the carousel here, although the horses have been replaced.
More Asbury Park photos here.
Previously:
Asbury Park, part 1
Asbury Park, part 2
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