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New York: A Documentary Film is an eight-part, 17½ hour, American documentary film on the history of New York City. It was directed by Ric Burns and originally aired in the U.S. on PBS. The film was a production of Steeplechase Films in association with WGBH Boston, Thirteen/WNET, and The New-York Historical Society.
The series was written by Burns and James Sanders and produced by Burns's company, Steeplechase Films. Several noted New York City historians, including Mike Wallace, Kenneth T. Jackson, David Levering Lewis and Robert Caro participated in the making of the series as consultants, and appeared on camera. It was narrated by David Ogden Stiers.
Other notable figures who appeared in the series include Rudolph Giuliani (then the mayor of New York City), former mayor Ed Koch, former New York governor Mario Cuomo, former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, poet Allen Ginsberg, novelists Alfred Kazin and Brendan Gill, director Martin Scorsese, journalist Pete Hamill, former Congresswoman Bella Abzug, historian Niall Ferguson, philosopher Marshall Berman, writer Fran Lebowitz, engineer Leslie E. Robertson, architect Robert A.M. Stern, high wire artist Philippe Petit, real estate developer (and future President) Donald Trump, and author David McCullough.
New York -- before the City | Eric Sanderson
400 years after Hudson found New York harbor, Eric Sanderson shares how he made a 3D map of Mannahatta's fascinating pre-city ecology of hills, rivers, wildlife -- accurate down to the block -- when Times Square was a wetland and you couldn't get delivery.
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A Brit's Memory of New York | Remembering America
This begins a video series in which I, Laurence Brown, offer a retrospective look-back at my time in the different states and cities I've already been to. In this episode, join me as I remember the Big Apple herself, New York, New York.
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⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Walking NYC (Narrated) : Times Square - 42nd Street to Central Park in the Rain
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I exit a (7) Subway Train at the Times Square - 42nd Street station and make my way to Central Park via 7th Avenue & Broadway.
Filmed June 20, 2019
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1:50 - Exiting Times Square - 42nd Street Subway Station
3:10 - 7th Avenue & 42nd Street
4:30 - 7th Avenue & 43rd Street
6:25 - 7th Avenue & 44th Street
7:45 - Broadway & 45th Street
9:00 - Broadway & 46th Street
10:16 - Broadway & 47th Street
11:30 - 48th Street & Broadway
11:55 - 7th Avenue & 48th Street
13:10 - 7th Avenue & 49th Street
14:40 - 7th Avenue & 50th Street
15:50 - 7th Avenue & 51st Street
17:25 - 7th Avenue & 52nd Street
18:44 - 7th Avenue & 53rd Street
19:45 - 7th Avenue & 54th Street
21:07 - 7th Avenue & 55th Street
22:25 - 7th Avenue & 56th Street
23:45 - 7th Avenue & 57th Street
25:28 - 7th Avenue & 58th Street
26:50 - 7th Avenue & Central Park South (59th Street)
28:15 - Central Park Entrance at 7th Avenue
32:10 - Central Park South (59th Street) & 6th Avenue
33:25 - Entering Central Park The Pond Area
34:40 - Cute Duck drinking water
36:20 - Ducks grooming themselves
36:58 - Overlook of The Pond
40:46 - 5th Avenue & 60th Street
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Montauk, New York State, USA
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Montauk, New York State, USA: 1. The Ocean Resort Inn ***
2. Montauk Manor *****
3. Ocean Surf Resort ***
4. Hartman's Briney Breezes Beach Resort ***
5. Hero Beach Club ****
6. Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa *****
7. Montauk Blue Hotel ***
8. Kenny's Tipperary Inn ***
9. Haven Montauk ***
10. Beachcomber at Montauk ***
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1. 95 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $187 - $631
Located steps to the Atlantic Ocean and less than 8 km from the Montauk Harbor, this resort offers a heated salt water swimming pool and easy beach access. It also provides beach chairs, beach towels, umbrellas and bicycles. All guest rooms include free Wi-Fi.
2. 236 Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $265 - $718
Offering on-site spa services, Montauk Manor is located in Montauk, New York. The property features an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
3.84 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $391 - $801
Located in Montauk, Ocean Surf Resort offers beachfront accommodations a 3-minute walk from Kirk Park Beach and provides facilities like a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The property is around an 8-minute walk from Second House Museum, 2.4 km from Fort Pond Bay Park and 2.9 km from Montauk Racquet Club. The property has a concierge service and luggage storage space for guests.
4. 693 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $296 - $625
This Montauk motel is opposite the beach, and boat rentals are available a kilometer away at Fort Pond. The Hither Hills State Park is located 4.8 km from the property.
5. 626 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $376 - $1373
This Montauk beachfront property is 10 minutes’ drive to the Montauk Point Lighthouse and is less than 1.6 km from Montauk town center. Hero Beach Club offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
6. 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $460 - $1464
Located directly on the beach, Gurney’s Montauk offers year-round accommodations in Montauk, 8.3 mi from Montauk Point Lighthouse. Free WiFi access is available.
7. 108 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $306 - $862
Located within walking distance of the village of Montauk, this resort is next to Main Town Beach. It features a large deck with beautiful ocean views and an indoor pool.
8. 432 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $232 - $635
A 4-minute walk from the Block Island Ferry, this Montauk hotel offers an on-site restaurant and a seasonal pool. Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms.
9. 533 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $272 - $937
Located in Montauk, within 5.9 mi of Gin Beach and 3.4 mi of Theodore Roosevelt County Park, Haven Montauk provides accommodations with free bikes and a garden, and free WiFi. The bay is a 4-minutes' walk across the street from the property.
10. 727 Old Montauk, Montauk, NY 11954, United States of America, Price range: $248 - $634
This Montauk hotel is located directly across from the beach and features an outdoor heated pool and rooms with a terrace. Montauk village is .8 km away.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Sakura Matsuri, Cherry Blossom Festival, New York City, USA
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Sakura Matsuri, Cherry Blossom Festival in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
A weekend celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture!
2016 marks the 35th anniversary of Sakura Matsuri, BBG’s annual cherry blossom festival. Known as New York City’s rite of spring, the weekend offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
Taiko Drumming • Cosplay Fashion Show • Tea Ceremonies • J-Pop • Samurai Sword Fighting • Manga • Vintage Kimonos • Ikebana Flower Arranging • BBG Parasol Society and More!
The Garden has more than 200 cherry trees of forty-two Asian species and cultivated varieties, making it one of the foremost cherry-viewing sites outside Japan. The first cherries were planted at the garden after World War I, a gift from the Japanese government. Each spring at BBG, when the trees are in bloom, a month-long cherry blossom viewing festival called Hanami is held at the Cherry Esplanade, culminating in a weekend celebration called Sakura Matsuri. The Esplanade features two rows of cherry trees with trails and sitting areas on the side. Visitors may also sit on the field of grass between the rows of cherry trees. Cherry trees are found on the Cherry Esplanade and Cherry Walk, in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, and in many other locations in the Garden. Depending on weather conditions, the Asian flowering cherries bloom from late March or early April to mid-May. The many different species bloom at slightly different times, and the sequence is tracked online at Cherry Watch, on the BBG website.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden was founded in 1910
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden is very easy to get to from Manhattan without a car approximately 8 miles and easily accesible by taking the 2 or 3 subway to Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum stop for $2.75 each way (spring 2016 rate)
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Empire State Building elevator, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North America
The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. It has a roof height of 1,250 feet (381 meters), and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 1,454 ft (443.2 m) high. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State. It stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Empire State Building was again the tallest building in New York (although it was no longer the tallest in the US or the world), until One World Trade Center reached a greater height on April 30, 2012. The Empire State Building is currently the third-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States (after the Willis Tower and Trump International Hotel and Tower, both in Chicago), and the 22nd-tallest in the world (the tallest now is Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai). It is also the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas. The Empire State Building is generally thought of as an American cultural icon. It is designed in the distinctive Art Deco style and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The building and its street floor interior are designated landmarks of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and confirmed by the New York City Board of Estimate. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. In 2007, it was ranked number one on the List of America's Favorite Architecture according to the AIA. The building is owned by the 2800 investors in Empire State Building Associates L.L.C. The Empire State Building is currently undergoing a $550 million renovation, with $120 million spent in an effort to transform the building into a more energy efficient and eco-friendly structure. Receiving a gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating in September 2011, the Empire State Building is the tallest LEED certified building in the United States. The site of the Empire State Building was first developed as the John Thompson Farm in the late 18th century. At the time, a stream ran across the site, emptying into Sunfish Pond, located a block away. Beginning in the late 19th century, the block was occupied by the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, frequented by The Four Hundred, the social elite of New York. The limestone for the Empire State Building came from the Empire Mill in Sanders, Indiana which is an unincorporated town adjacent to Bloomington, Indiana. The Empire Mill Land office is near State Road 37 and Old State Road 37 just south of Bloomington. Bloomington, Bedford and Oolitic area are known as the limestone capital of the world. It is a point of local pride that the stone for the Empire State building came from there. The Empire State Building was designed by William F. Lamb from the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon, which produced the building drawings in just two weeks, using its earlier designs for the Reynolds Building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Carew Tower in Cincinnati, Ohio (designed by the architectural firm W. W. Ahlschlager & Associates) as a basis. Every year the staff of the Empire State Building sends a Father's Day card to the staff at the Reynolds Building in Winston-Salem to pay homage to its role as predecessor to the Empire State Building. The building was designed from the top down. The general contractors were The Starrett Brothers and Eken, and the project was financed primarily by John J. Raskob and Pierre S. du Pont. The construction company was chaired by Alfred E. Smith, a former Governor of New York and James Farley's General Builders Supply Corporation supplied the building materials. John W. Bowser was project construction superintendent. Excavation of the site began on January 22, 1930, and construction on the building itself started symbolically on March 17 St. Patrick's Day per Al Smith's influence as Empire State, Inc. president. The project involved 3,400 workers, mostly immigrants from Europe, along with hundreds of Mohawk iron workers, many from the Kahnawake reserve near Montreal. According to official accounts, five workers died during the construction. Governor Smith's grandchildren cut the ribbon on May 1, 1931. Lewis Wickes Hine's photography of the construction provides not only invaluable documentation of the construction, but also a glimpse into common day life of workers in that era. A worker bolts beams during construction; the Chrysler Building can be seen in the background. The construction was part of an intense competition in New York for the title of world's tallest building.
Walk Around Downtown Schenectady, New York ,USA ???????? [4K]
This is short walk in downtown Schenectady New York. I started from Entrance to Proctor Theater and walked on State street for a block and return to Proctor Interior Arcade and end the walk at the back door of Proctor Theater.
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Proctor's Theatre (officially stylized as Proctors since 2007; however, the marquee retains the apostrophe) is a former vaudeville house located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Many famous artists have performed there, notably Mariah Carey (whose 1993 top-rated Thanksgiving special was taped there), Britney Spears, Hal Holbrook, Ted Wiles, and George Burns, as well as many others. It has one of the largest movie screens in the Northeast.
The theatre was opened on December 27, 1926. It was designed by architect Thomas Lamb. Four years later it hosted the first public demonstration of television. In 1979 the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places, shortly before being renovated after a long period of decline and neglect. A renovation completed in 2007 added two theatres to the complex, providing a variety of performance spaces.
The theater building is located on the south side of State Street (NY 5), in a densely developed commercial area. The exterior of the building and its interior arcade are included in the Register listing.
It is a three-story building with attic. The North (front) facade is faced in stucco, with engaged Doric pilasters. Ornamentation includes garlands and paterae on the friezes. A large marquee covers the sidewalk in front.[2]
Inside, the arcade that connects the entrance to the theatre features space for (originally) 14 boutiques, with five copper-framed glass windows. A marble staircase leads to the upstairs offices, and the box office and showcase are paneled in Walnut.[2]
The foyer is carpeted in red, with men's and women's smoking rooms on either side. Two more marble staircases lead to the balcony level. A pastoral mural in sepia decorates the wall. The staircases lead to a balcony promenade with an authentic Louis XV style sofa. Decoration includes Corinthian columns, iron railings and extensive gold leaf detailing.[2]
Corinthian columns also flank the proscenium arch over the stage. Gold leaf detail is all over the domed ceiling and entrance arches, in contrast to the black and silver damask wall coverings. The side loges are trimmed with iron grilles in the arches and heavy velvet drapes. Light is provided by a central black and gold chandelier with 192 lamps, flanked by six smaller fixtures.
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Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/[3][4]) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name Schenectady is derived from a Mohawk word, skahnéhtati, meaning beyond the pines.[5][6] Schenectady was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. They were prohibited from the fur trade by the Albany monopoly, which kept its control after the English takeover in 1664. Residents of the new village developed farms on strip plots along the river.
Connected to the west via the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, Schenectady developed rapidly in the 19th century as part of the Mohawk Valley trade, manufacturing and transportation corridor. By 1824 more people worked in manufacturing than agriculture or trade, and the city had a cotton mill, processing cotton from the Deep South. Numerous mills in New York had such ties with the South. Through the 19th century, nationally influential companies and industries developed in Schenectady, including General Electric and American Locomotive Company (ALCO), which were powers into the mid-20th century. Schenectady was part of emerging technologies, with GE collaborating in the production of nuclear-powered submarines and, in the 21st century, working on other forms of renewable energy.
Schenectady is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. It is in the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany, which is about 15 miles (24 km) southeast.[7] In December 2014, the state announced that the city was one of three sites selected for development of off-reservation casino gambling, under terms of a 2013 state constitutional amendment. The project would redevelop an ALCO brownfield site in the city along the waterfront, with hotels, housing and a marina in addition to the casino.[
Strolling round the Pond, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
The Pond is one of Central Park's seven naturalistic water bodies. Despite the millions of visitors who walk by the water's edge each year, you can still find a sense of solitude. It's hard to believe that this setting -- like almost all of Central Park -- is completely man-made.
At the northeast end of the Pond is Gapstow Bridge. Across the simple stone bridge is a fenced-in, wooded promontory that juts into the water. This is Hallett Nature Sanctuary. Behind Hallett's gates is a 3.5-acre ecosystem that mimics the wild, where small animals and birds can thrive in a secluded habitat.
0:03 - Standing by the edge of the Pond, watching a duck.
0:14 - Walking along the side of the Pond with Gapstow Bridge in view.
0:28 - Looking back at the skyscrapers overlooking the Pond, such as The Sherry-Netherland on 5th Avenue, 745 Fifth Avenue - home to Bergdorf Goodman and The Plaza Hotel New York.
New Amsterdam (New York City) History and Cartography (1664)
New Amsterdam history and cartography is explored and examined from this vintage map that was originally produced in 1664. In the video we'll zoom in and look at all the historical aspects that make this map so great.
As you might already know, New Amsterdam was one of the first names given to what we now call New York City aka Manhattan. New Amsterdam was first settled by the dutch and became a focal point in their North American colony New Netherland. What's interesting about the geography of this location is that originally Henry Hudson (dutch explorer) wanted to find a route to the northwest passage for the dutch east india trading company via the Hudson River. Instead though he found a plethora of indigenous beavers that were very much prized over in Europe. Thus this is why Manhattan resides today along the Hudson River.
Bryant Park - New York City, New York, United States
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AMAZING Castles in the US!
If you think about amazing castles, your mind may automatically jump to Europe and you’d be right! Luckily though, Europe is not the only place that has these amazing pieces of history, and even in the much younger United States, we have our fair share of castles that are well worth the visit. So, let’s plan our next road trip!!
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Number 10: Castello Di Amorosa.
If you want the feel of an Italian wine farm in the beauty of the California landscape, then Castello Di Amorosa is just the place for you. Italian style architecture and fine Italian wines are all found just a few minutes outside the town of Calistoga, in the Napa Valley. Unlike most castles you may hear about, or could be lucky enough to come across in your lifetime, this castle’s construction began only in 1994 and was the vision of 4th generation Italian winemaker and entrepreneur Dario Sattui, who spent much of his life discovering medieval castles and wineries throughout Europe. He fell in love with 13th century Italian Tuscan style architecture, and took 14 years to complete the construction for its first opening in 2007.
Today, it continues the tradition it started in 2007 and is primarily a wine farm specializing in Italian wines, and often hosts parties and weddings alike on its premises. Interestingly, despite its use as a wine farm, this modern example of a castle comes complete with a drawbridge and a dungeon, as well as a torture chamber to further enhance the feeling that you are actually in a decades old castle. There is no mention on whether the dungeon or torture chambers are used on people who drink too much of their wine, though, so we suggest you proceed at your own risk!
Number 9: Boldt Castle.
Situated along the St Lawrence River, near New York City, the Boldt Castle lies among the spectacular “1,000 islands,” and construction of this property started back in the year 1900 by millionaire George Boldt. He wanted to build the castle as a tribute to his wife, and stated that it would rival any European castle of the time, but, unfortunately Boldt’s wife fell ill and passed away just months before completion. Devastated, Boldt halted all construction and never visited the island again, leaving the incomplete castle behind as a monument to his wife. From there, the castle would stand empty for 73 years, but, in 1977, the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority decided to begin its restoration and, at last, the castle was built up to what it was meant to be. Today it is a popular tourist attraction and weddings are even regularly held on the island. This castle is a great example of the power of restoration and, even though it was only opened in the early 1980’s, it’s a great example of 20th century architecture combined with rustic beauty.
Number 8: Coral Castle.
Located just outside of Miami in Florida, the coral castle is very special for 2 reasons. First is that it is not strictly a “castle” at all! And, Second, because the entire project was done by just one man.
As we mentioned already, the Coral Castle is not really a castle but rather a collection of stones gathered in different shapes. Some of them do indeed resemble the shape of a house, complete with stone tables and chairs, while some of the others are just small piles of rocks that loosely resemble Stonehenge.
Also as we mentioned already, the entire place was built by just one man, a Mr. Edward Leedskalnin back in 1923. Interestingly, though, a lot of the construction here is shrouded in mystery due to Edward building it all by himself using nothing but ropes, pulleys, picks and winches to move some very large stones! In all, the construction of Coral Castle took 28 years for him to complete. Despite the name “Coral,” the castle was constructed entirely from limestone and, for decades, it had a perfectly balanced stone gate that was so easy to open that even a child could open the door with a slight push.
Today, though, the formerly perfectly balanced door’s hinge has finally rusted away. While it is still a great tourist attraction and people often stop by to admire the marvel that is the Coral Castle, the door takes a bit more effort to open.
Number 7: Bannerman Castle.
Located just 60 miles up the Hudson River from New York, there is a castle which today is only a shell of its former glory. Known as the Bannerman Castle, construction started in the early 1900’s, when it was one of the most spectacular sights of the time.
Top 10 Scary New York City Urban Legends
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Hello and welcome back to the Most Amazing channel on the internet. I am your host, Rebecca Felgate and today we’re talking about the Top 10 New York City Urban Legends. I love especially Manhattan and Brooklyn! I loved visiting Coney Island, too! A city with some seaside…. Thumbs up from me! Before we swing into this video – why don’t you guys let me know your favorite city!
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New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world—the New York metropolitan area. The city is referred to as New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a part. A global power city, New York exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. The home of the United Nations Headquarters, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Sakura Matsuri, Cherry Blossom Festival, New York City, USA
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Sakura Matsuri, Cherry Blossom Festival in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
A weekend celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture!
2016 marks the 35th anniversary of Sakura Matsuri, BBG’s annual cherry blossom festival. Known as New York City’s rite of spring, the weekend offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
Taiko Drumming • Cosplay Fashion Show • Tea Ceremonies • J-Pop • Samurai Sword Fighting • Manga • Vintage Kimonos • Ikebana Flower Arranging • BBG Parasol Society and More!
The Garden has more than 200 cherry trees of forty-two Asian species and cultivated varieties, making it one of the foremost cherry-viewing sites outside Japan. The first cherries were planted at the garden after World War I, a gift from the Japanese government. Each spring at BBG, when the trees are in bloom, a month-long cherry blossom viewing festival called Hanami is held at the Cherry Esplanade, culminating in a weekend celebration called Sakura Matsuri. The Esplanade features two rows of cherry trees with trails and sitting areas on the side. Visitors may also sit on the field of grass between the rows of cherry trees. Cherry trees are found on the Cherry Esplanade and Cherry Walk, in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, and in many other locations in the Garden. Depending on weather conditions, the Asian flowering cherries bloom from late March or early April to mid-May. The many different species bloom at slightly different times, and the sequence is tracked online at Cherry Watch, on the BBG website.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden was founded in 1910
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 623-7200
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is very easy to get to from Manhattan without a car approximately 8 miles and easily accesible by taking the 2 or 3 subway to Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum stop for $2.75 each way (spring 2016 rate)
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April 26th 2016
NEW YORK CITY: BELVEDERE CASTLE, looking out of place in CENTRAL PARK (USA) ????️
SUBSCRIBE: - Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. It contains exhibit rooms and an observation deck, and since 1919, the folly has also been the location of the official Central Park weather station.
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.
The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.
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25 Interesting Historical Photos of New York City in the 1930s
25 Interesting Historical Photos of New York City in the 1930s
Todays Photos:
1 New York City, 1936
2 Interior of Kwong Chong at 44 Mott Street, New York City, 1930
3 Aerial photograph of the U.S. Navy New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, 1930
4 The center of New York, 1932
5 The U.S. Navy USS Colorado steams off lower Manhattan (New York City, USA), circa 1932
6 USS Los Angeles flying over southern Manhattan Island, New York City, 1930
7 Shop Window with interesting prices in Manhatten, New York City, 1936
8 The U.S. Navy airship USS Akron flying over the southern end of Manhattan, New York, 1931
9 Sunset over New York City, 1932
10 New York film premiere of Bring 'Em Back Alive, 1932
11 Central Park, Plaza at the pond, New York City, 1933
12 USS Macon flying over New York Harbor, 1933
13 The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Langley under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, 1934
14 Great Depression: man dressed in worn coat lying down on pier, New York City docks, 1935
15 Blossom Restaurant in New York City, 1935
16 Astor Theatre, Broadway, New York City, 1936
17 View of railroad approaches to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, 1936
18 Looking down Pike Street toward the Manhattan Bridge, New York City, 1936
19 Herald Square, 34th and Broadway, Manhattan, New York, 1936
20 DC-4 over Manhatten, New York, about 1939
21 The former Metropolitan Opera House (39th St) in New York City, 1937
22 Streamlined New York Central train on its way from Chicago to New York City, 1938
23 Hester Street between Allen and Orchard Streets in Manhattan, New York, 1938
24 The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ranger moored at Pier 50 on the Hudson River in New York City, 1939
25 Wall Street from roof of Irving Trust Co Building in Manhattan, New York, 1938
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Driving Around Schenectady New York, USA in Winter (4K) (CC)
After winter storm, I drove around Schenectady New York to run errands.
I welcome you to join the ride to see the view after snow storm.
Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/[3][4]) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name Schenectady is derived from a Mohawk word, skahnéhtati, meaning beyond the pines.[5][6] Schenectady was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. They were prohibited from the fur trade by the Albany monopoly, which kept its control after the English takeover in 1664. Residents of the new village developed farms on strip plots along the river.
Connected to the west via the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, Schenectady developed rapidly in the 19th century as part of the Mohawk Valley trade, manufacturing and transportation corridor. By 1824 more people worked in manufacturing than agriculture or trade, and the city had a cotton mill, processing cotton from the Deep South. Numerous mills in New York had such ties with the South. Through the 19th century, nationally influential companies and industries developed in Schenectady, including General Electric and American Locomotive Company (ALCO), which were powers into the mid-20th century. Schenectady was part of emerging technologies, with GE collaborating in the production of nuclear-powered submarines and, in the 21st century, working on other forms of renewable energy.
Schenectady is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. It is in the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany, which is about 15 miles (24 km) southeast.[7] In December 2014, the state announced that the city was one of three sites selected for development of off-reservation casino gambling, under terms of a 2013 state constitutional amendment. The project would redevelop an ALCO brownfield site in the city along the waterfront, with hotels, housing and a marina in addition to the casino.[8]