Corlear's Hook
Fascinating article on how Corlear’s Hook gave way to the term ‘hooker’ and how where I live was Corlear’s Hook, where hookers roamed. The heavily religious in my neighborhood might bug out if they knew this information.
Ever wonder about that large windowless brick wall on Avenue A between 5th and 6th street???? I have…for many, many, many years. Turns out it’s an old Hollywood theatre which is now going to be torn down…..
CLICK HERE for pics of the inside.
I just discovered the golden nugget for my Nook
It’s called…..
And in case you need to brush up on how and why public libraries are important, GO HERE.
My favorite one yet!!! Shit New Yorkers Say………However, I have to add some from my personal experience of growing up here and living on the LES.
- “Is the F train not running again? F*CKKKKKK!!!”
- “Ugh. It’s raining”
- “Ugh. It’s snowing”
- “Ugh. It’s fucking freezing.”
- “What’s that stench?”
- “They’re not from here. You can tell by their outfit.”
- “I dont’ go above 14th street…..on the weekends.”
So ironic that I’m sitting next to girl in sequins @ fancy spot & I’m in sweatshirt, kicks & baseball hat #ilovenyc
If you live in NYC, and love it as much as I do…this video is definitely going to pull at your heartstrings.
Prepare your mind to be blown - Vintage 1940’s Photos of NYC & LES
The old Fulton Market, Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Saturday afternoon (1941)
Residents of lower Clinton St near East river Saturday afternoon
A view (facing north) of Norfolk Street between Broome and Delancey Streets
After some internet research, someone else had found these photos and did some then and now comparison shots…..
For additional vintage photos and face melting…GO HERE
(via ANIMALNEWYORK)
Where are the bike lanes? And all the cabs, buses and subways look like shit. Crime. It does not look enjoyable to me. And why does everyone who speaks in this propaganda film have a weird NY accent?
kinda crazy, huh?Old New-York / Times Square (1909)
(via neighborhoodr-midtown)
RT @a_solo I don’t live in the LES - I live in Two Bridges. Bet Willy B and Manhattan Bridges.
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developed in a conversation between me and @a_solo
Our neighborhood has now been dubbed “Two Bridges”
http://www.thelodownny.com/
How did I not know about this website????
all the latest happening’s of the LES.
