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The NYPL Lions: The Lives of Patience and Fortitude

Since May 23, 1911, Patience and Fortitude have flanked either side of the steps leading into one of the most

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allison b. siegel March 5, 2014
ArchitectureNew York

Inside the Ruins of the Lutèce Restaurant in NYC, of Mad Men Fame

We went inside the ruins of the once world-renowned Lutèce Restaurant in NYC, which was featured on Mad Men and other films.
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allison b. siegel February 25, 2014
ArchitectureNew York

History of the Fillmore East in the East Village as The Allman Brothers Say Farewell

A look back at the history of the Fillmore East in the East Village, today a bank, as The Allman Brothers prepare their farewell in 2014.
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allison b. siegel February 5, 2014
ArchitectureNew York

Daily What?! 1940s-Era Queens Midtown Tunnel Street Signage Still Intact

Alongside a wall of tenement brick, shrubbery, and barbed wire at the Midtown Tunnel hangs a beautiful original tunnels street sign from the 1940s,
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allison b. siegel January 23, 2014
Arts & CultureNew York

Fineline Tattoo in the East Village, the Longest Continually Running Tattoo Shop in Manhattan

Fineline Tattoo opened in 1976 during the New York City ban on tattooing and is considered the longest continually running tattoo shop in Manhattan.
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allison b. siegel January 16, 2014
Arts & CultureNew York

Tattoo History on the Lower East Side in NYC

From 1961 up until 1997, there were no “legal” tattoo shops in New York City. The Health Department banned tattooing

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allison b. siegel January 15, 2014
ArchitectureFeaturedNew York

Inside the Abandoned Amato Opera House on the Bowery in the Lower East Side

Inside the abandoned Amato Opera House on the Bowery in NYC, purportedly the world's smallest Opera House. The building will be turned into apartments.
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allison b. siegel January 7, 2014

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