tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post8293415936025036106..comments2024-02-11T03:50:53.613-05:00Comments on Counterlight's Peculiars: Prodigies of Midtown New YorkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-50909572040059467112012-05-12T10:22:43.916-04:002012-05-12T10:22:43.916-04:00A correction: Where is says "1913 Zoning Law...A correction: Where is says "1913 Zoning Law" should read "1916 Zoning Law."Counterlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345956180434795401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-25362456186961715642012-04-24T03:54:41.102-04:002012-04-24T03:54:41.102-04:00Oy vey: I made a specific pilgrimage to Chicago in...Oy vey: I made a specific pilgrimage to Chicago in the late 70s to see the skyscrapers. Whereas I <i>lived</i> in NYC for 4 years, and naturally, didn't see them in any where NEAR the detail you've given us here, Doug. [I have a vague awareness of the top of "570 Lexington", but never studied it up close. Wish I'd had a pair of binoculars when I lived in the Big Apple. (Must bring if/WHEN I visit again!)]JCFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-53722660927361559762012-04-22T17:45:05.168-04:002012-04-22T17:45:05.168-04:00That's my New York franchise.
The Chrysler bu...That's my New York franchise.<br /><br />The Chrysler building is amazing in its excellence and is still my favorite skyscraper. The ceiling mural is beautiful. They don't make 'em like that any more.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-32827297113488239852012-04-22T09:43:12.269-04:002012-04-22T09:43:12.269-04:00Thank-you Doug
Your pictures, informed by your com...Thank-you Doug<br />Your pictures, informed by your commentary are wonderful.<br />The G.E. Building in particular was a completely new experience for me personally.<br />Thanks again.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783912162459370943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-61410592571307532652012-04-22T09:24:40.866-04:002012-04-22T09:24:40.866-04:00I got it Doug --!!!! I really got it! I knew it --...I got it Doug --!!!! I really got it! I knew it --but now I 'see' it!it's margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577280471100732619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-58588989664350521512012-04-22T07:25:02.300-04:002012-04-22T07:25:02.300-04:00As I've always said, these are the real cathed...As I've always said, these are the real cathedrals of New York, proclaiming what the city really believes in, the transformative power of money.Counterlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345956180434795401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-66040254257962468682012-04-21T21:01:49.873-04:002012-04-21T21:01:49.873-04:00Those are better than some cathedrals! Thanks!Those are better than some cathedrals! Thanks!it's margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577280471100732619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-25113035641280936532012-04-21T20:53:09.069-04:002012-04-21T20:53:09.069-04:00Oh what a treat you've given us!! Thanks.Oh what a treat you've given us!! Thanks.JayVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892272648798100594noreply@blogger.com