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Even the fire escapes add a certain charm!
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San Isidro y San Leandro of the Western Orthodox Catholic Church |
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Free Public Baths of the City of New York |
Community gardens abound in Alphabet City. I lost count of how many we passed. Many are tiny but one which was open to the general public offered more than just a place for residents to put their gardening skills to good use.
You could admire the sculpture or perhaps even find your next good read:

If a regular park is more to your liking there is Tompkins Square Park running for three blocks between 7th and 10th Street and Avenues A and B, a popular place for families with its playgrounds, basketball courts and mini-pool. Performances are hosted by the park including the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.


This building, across from the park, was Charlie Parker's residence from 1950 -1954.
We also spotted some interesting murals on our walk relating to poets:
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Gil Scott- Heron, Poet, Musician & Author |
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Fuerzas Irresistibiles |
The area has a considerable history primarily due to the waves of immigrants who made their home in the area. In the 1840-1850's it was known as Little Germany so it was perhaps appropriate that we ended our exploration with drinks at Zum Schneider.
Love these! Keep 'em coming, Mel :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks DV, glad you enjoy them:-)
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