Reply With QuoteZippy, I forgot to ask before if you recall where that magnificent Art Deco "entryway" is. It didn't look like it, but I couldn't tell for sure if it belonged to any of the Art Deco apartment buildings you photographed.
There's Art Deco in Queens and Staten Island too. The Bronx just has the most in the world (although the official Concourse district is smaller than Miami Beach's).
Zippy, I forgot to ask before if you recall where that magnificent Art Deco "entryway" is. It didn't look like it, but I couldn't tell for sure if it belonged to any of the Art Deco apartment buildings you photographed.
The entrance is at this building.
Damn, I missed it completely. I was looking for the zigzag (chevron?) pattern on either side of the doorway, which is not easily discernible in the building photo, and not the arrow (chevron again?) shape (what is that above the door called?) above the doorway itself. Thank you, Zippy.Originally Posted by ZippyTheChimp
Loved the pics...lived at 91st and Shore Road for quite a while...if only I had a digital camera then.
JK
Up this street?
If I'd known, I would have gotten a shot of your place.
too funny
hey zippy...
pretty funny. my building (or should I say, ex wife's building) is the one on the left.
You're making me feel nostalgic (well, sort of, if you know what I mean.) That was a great building. Could see the bridge, boats, and even the SOL in the wintertime.
Thanks...
JK
That building is a medical clinic. So it's a converted residence?
Unless....I won't go there. :wink:
The views are great from Shore Rd. I remember an incident (at least a decade ago) where an owner of one of those expensive houses on Shore Rd was upset that the trees in the park partially blocked his view. So he cut down about a dozen. He was prosecuted, and fined some huge amount, like $10,000 per tree.
SOL?
SOL
Statue Of Liberty
JK
SOL
I said left, but I meant my building was on the right...sorry for the confusion
JK
Re: SOL
Sorry, thanks.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 329-03
November 18, 2003
MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $17 MILLION OVERHAUL OF FIFTH AVENUE IN BAY RIDGE
Mile and a Half Stretch of Fifth Avenue Built Ahead of Original Schedule, On Budget and With Minimal Inconvenience
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Acting Commissioner Anne Papageorge, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Iris Weinshall, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Marty Golden and community leaders announced the successful completion of a two-year project that completely rebuilt a 30-block, mile and a half stretch of Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. The $17 million, one and a half-mile capital project stretches through the heart of Bay Ridge was finished ahead of schedule and on budget.
Work included the removal of long-buried trolley tracks and installation of new sidewalks and curbs, benches and litter receptacles, old-fashioned street light poles, new traffic signals, water mains, rehabilitation of some sewers and new roadbed and asphalt. The project runs from 66th Street and 5th Avenue to 94th Street and continues onto Fourth Avenue to Marine Avenue. The project was managed by the Department of Design and Construction.
"This beautiful new thoroughfare is a terrific holiday gift for the people of South Brooklyn. Major road reconstruction usually causes a tremendous amount of upheaval and inconvenience for local residents," said Mayor Bloomberg. "But it doesn't have to be this way. My administration is committed to finding ways that are more consumer and community friendly and this project demonstrates that when we work together, our common objectives can be achieved. This project had the potential to severely disrupt one of New York's premiere shopping districts, but because of the work of the local elected officials and the DDC and DOT we have a revitalized 5th avenue that was done ahead of the original schedule and on budget."
"I commend the City of New York for their interest in seeing the greatness that is 5th Avenue Bay Ridge undergo enhancements, beautification and modifications," said Senator Golden. "The City's work was diligent and on schedule. I applaud this community for their patience which has seen this important community business street rebuilt, an accomplishment that will allow this shopping district to continue to thrive. As the holidays approach, I invite all to come and see the new 5th Avenue."
"Fifth Avenue is one of Bay Ridge's and one of Brooklyn's most important commercial districts," said Borough President Markowitz. "Thanks to the hard work and commitment of the administration this project has been a model for successful community involvement. Brooklynites like to be consulted and they like the job done right. I know that the news of its early completion will be an early holiday gift to the thankful residents and businesses of Bay Ridge."
"The need for a comprehensive reconstruction of this important avenue was clear," said Commissiner Weihshall. "The coordination, cooperation, among city agencies, the business and residential communities, community leaders and elected officials made this a prime example of how successful projects are done."
"This priority project was placed on a very aggressive yet achievable time table," said Acting Commissioner Anne Papageorge "What you see and appreciate is the physical improvement of Fifth Avenue, the contribution of many professionals. What is not visible is the intense amount of planning and preparation that was vital to the prompt return of this street to full use by residents, motorists, shoppers and businesses."
Key elements to the project were planning and community consultation. More than two years before the project started in 2002 coordination meetings among City agencies and private utilities were held as well as reports to the local community board, elected officials and business leaders about the scope of work and projected scheduling were issued. This project originally was seen as taking three years to complete - about 10 blocks per year.
However, a new schedule was devised where ten-block sections at both ends of the project were done last year, with the middle segment being done in 2003, thus eliminating a year from the schedule and reducing the adverse impact on the community. The community's commitment to this project led them to obtain an additional $1.3 million grant from the Federal Government for additional beautification. The Department of Environmental Protection provided substantial funding for the project.
CONTACT:
Edward Skyler / Jordan Barowitz
(212) 788-2958
Thomas Cocola (DOT)
(212) 442-7033
Matthew Monahan (DDC)
(718) 391-1641
www.nyc.gov
Northern section of the project. Note the extended sidewalks, and the bench.
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