Tag Archives: sculpture

Natural History

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

“Natural History” sculpture by Patrick Dougherty to commemorate Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s 100th anniversary                                                 a good place for hide and seek

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U.S. Customs House

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

The Beaux-Art Custom House was opened in 1907 designed by Cass Gilbert who went on to design another landmark nearby, the Woolworth Building. The same site where Fort Amsterdam was built by the Dutch in the 1620′s A drawing from … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day; Civil War monument

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

The Civil War Monument in Calvary Cemetery was built in 1866 and contains the remains of 21 Catholic soldiers who died in area hospitals.  The bronze sculptures by Daniel Draddy  predate the identical statues found at Green-Wood Cemetery.   Civil War … Continue reading →

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photo of the day; Noguchi Museum

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

L.I.C. Queens, NY scale model

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