Tag: history

Losing 15 Beekman

by Rick Stachura on May 31, 2021 in Essays & Journalism • 4 Comments

Here near the corner of Beekman and Nassau Streets, 15 Beekman is coming down.

Great New York Ephemera (3)

by Rick Stachura on April 5, 2021 in Great New York Ephemera • 0 Comments

The Chairman of the Board welcomes you.

Reviewing Moynihan Train Hall

by Rick Stachura on January 19, 2021 in Essays & Journalism • 0 Comments

In utero since 1992, Moynihan Train Hall finally arrived this January 1st.

A Brief History of Ellis Island’s Immigrant Hospital (Part 2)

by Rick Stachura on January 3, 2021 in History Hotspots • 0 Comments

History Hotspots: Ellis Island.

A Brief History of Ellis Island’s Immigrant Hospital (Part 1)

by Rick Stachura on December 31, 2020 in History Hotspots • 0 Comments

History Hotspots: Ellis Island.

Art of the City — 8

by Rick Stachura on December 25, 2020 in Art of the City • 0 Comments

With JR on Ellis Island.

Walking with Vivian Maier

by Rick Stachura on December 7, 2020 in Now and Then New York • 4 Comments

3rd Avenue at East 59th Street. From 1934 to 2014.

Belvedere Castle

by Rick Stachura on September 1, 2020 in History Hotspots, Retro Notes • 0 Comments

History Hotspots: Overlooking Turtle Pond in Central Park.

Absurd New York #126: Best of the Big Apple Gripe Box

by Rick Stachura on July 4, 2020 in Absurd New York • 0 Comments

His Royal Presidency gets triggered by paint.

From the Long-Forgotten Archives #3

by Rick Stachura on December 25, 2019 in From the Long-Forgotten Archives • 0 Comments

One company, two ads — 53 years apart.