View from Lo's "temporary" office in the Flatiron. Overlooking Madison Square Park with the Chrysler Building in the background:
Next is the MetLife building, built in 1909 as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. It was modeled after the "campanile" (not sure what that means-- belltower perhaps?) at St. Mark's Square in Venice... all my little Italy lovers (you know who you are) will have to confirm this one. At 51 stories, it was the tallest building in the world when it was built until surpassed by the Woolworth Building in 1913.
And now, for the sweetest and also most bizarre building in the city.. The Flatiron. Built in 1902, this 22-story (Or 21? It's up for debate.) building was modeled after a Greek column, employing three distinct parts. It was one of the earliest buildings to use a steel frame and is considered one of NYC's first skyscrapers. At its most narrow point, it is only 6 feet wide!
I'll spare you a more detailed architectural analysis for fear of embarassing myself or giving you false information. It's pretty amazing, though... Looks like a wall from this angle (What a beautiful and clear blue sky day!):
Here is the view from the Central Park ice skating rink, owned by none other than "The Donald." That was the definitely the high point of tourism for the weekend. Kim's building is in the background-- the tall one with the black/tinted windows outlined in white brick.
Last photo... View of Lo's "Cosby Show" street in the Upper West Side:
That concludes the tour. Hope you enjoyed it... Happy Friday to all!
Current Music: Landlocked Blues, by Bright Eyes
Current Mood: relaxed and in my homebody element
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