Saint Mark's in the Bowery by Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935) Hassam was a highly prolific artist who painted recognizable but stylized views of scenes in many countries. His subject matter covered a wide range, from monumental to mundane; pure nature scenes and the most urban location were near equally represented in his extensive output. Surveying his work as a whole shows him to have a wide interest and curiosity, as well as a generous sense for where...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreThis is a quaint, corner park. It is paved. It is pleasant and a nice place to rest for a bit. The church yard is also open and appears to be part of the park. There are chairs to sit on and a good-sized grassy area. It may be an old cemetery though.... I think the slabs are gravestones.
More than anything, the story of the park's namesake makes it worth a visit to feel the love the community had for a man who loved his community very much and was...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreNice place for a gig. Nice little spot to pull over--from the busy, busy New York City fav activity of soujourninin'--and kick it. A free concert, a place to snack with a sweetie (or a whole brood of 'em). What's not to like? We're in NYC and anywhere and everywhere one might find along the way from here to there and back again is more than likely to be...
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