History Bit – Father Demo Square Having lived in the Village for nearly seven years, I can hardly wager a guess as to how many times I’ve walked past Father Demo Square. It may be small in size, but it’s still a little patch of serenity in the midst of all the buzz happening at…
Standing atop a hill overlooking the lovely setting that is Fort Greene Park, it’s hard to miss the tall pillar of white and green that is the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument. It’s so prominent, in fact, that it can be seen blocks away from high rises and rooftops in the neighborhood. But many people do…
History Bit – The Old Stone House I typically tend to associate Old Dutch style stone houses with upstate New York – places like New Paltz, Kingston and Hurley to name a few. I love these kinds of homes. Charming yet stately. Solid, yet warm and inviting. So you can imagine my delight a few…
Another one of my favorite parks in Manhattan is Battery Park. Situated at the southernmost tip of the island, it’s like a lush green oasis that suddenly emerges where the concrete jungle of the Financial District ends. The park has been a place of enjoyment for New York citizens for quite some time, but it…
NYC History Bit – On Calvert Vaux One of the things that I love, love, LOVE about New York City is that is it chock full of so much incredible history. So, of course, I have to incorporate that fascination into my blog! So let’s start with a person who (perhaps unbeknownst to you) has…