Tag Archives: Manhattan

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A collection of buildings along Lafayette Street in Astor Place, New York City, that I took while on a walking tour. A lot to love about these buildings, but I particularly like their use of color. Why do … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The midsection of the General Electric Building, a 50-story Deco/Gothic skyscraper built in 1931 and designed by the Beaux Arts-educated John W. Cross. It’s in Manhattan, at Lexington Ave. and 51st St. Related Read some more about … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The old Penn Station, NYC, c. 1911. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Manhattan in the ’40s.

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More Black Buildings

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Back here I pointed out how colorless most trendy contemporary buildings are. The percentage of chic buildings that are white, gray or black is amazingly huge once you 1) start noticing it and 2) start noticing how … Continue reading →

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What To Make of All the Colorful Pants?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Out in huge numbers in NYC this spring/summer: women wearing bright, colorful pants. Not all of these pants are variations on red-orange, but I guesstimate that 80% or more of them are. Here are a few shots … Continue reading →

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