therealtamara – Page 29 – Walk with Me, Too

Repair

Looks like they will finish and reopen this park soon ?

A grand portico & an oasis

The Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York

The gardens in Central Park around 103rd Street are an oasis in a bustling city

The gardens in Central Park around 103rd Street are an oasis in a bustling city

Across Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street

Across Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street

New to me

Has it really been that long!

Of course, a New York City neighborhood can change in a New York minute. Much of what I saw yesterday around Lincoln Center wasn’t there on my last visit. So it is with my exploration today.

93rd and 1st.

93rd and 1st.

Not that the changing nature of NYC is such an astounding conclusion, but it was also a theme at my destination.

The Museum of the City of New York stressed all the changes we have gone through as the City evolved.

One thing that doesn’t change much is the demonizing of immigrants. The Museum is unraveling an ambitious exhibit centering around our history with newcomers.

Castle Garden was renamed Kesselgarten by Jewish immigrants. The name became synonymous with tumult, crowds and chaos.

Then there’s the places I never frequented much, so that is truly new.

Westside sidebar

Lots of changes around here but holding its vibe neatly

Off sidewalk streeteries are pretty common around Lincoln Center.

Off sidewalk streeteries are pretty common around Lincoln Center.

A little history and chemistry & anatomy graces the window of this 120 year old pharmacy.

A little history and chemistry & anatomy graces the window of this 120 year old pharmacy.

I like the texture, the contrast, the vibrancy I see here.

I like the texture, the contrast, the vibrancy I see here.

Ok so

Today, I ventured out of the neighborhood.

Details or side bits are next.

Folksy

The Spanish psychiatrist Francesc Tosquelles exiled at a French asylum during WWII, where he deconstructed the experience of being institutionalized.

Tosquelles was a pioneer in his field.

His patients included Auguste Forestier, whose brut sculptures are very powerful.

The American Folk Art Museum has created a masterly exhibit as a testament to the denizens of Saint-Alban.

This exhibit closes Sunday, so visit soon if you can.

If you miss this one, there are always intriguing works of “self- taught” art displayed at 2 Lincoln Square. Exhibits are always free.

Outdoorsy

The weather calls for sitting outside. Hot but tolerably so. Low humidity. A breeze under the trees.

Rained upon

The blooms on this tree fared worse in the rain. The plants on my right seem perkier.

The blooms on this tree fared worse in the rain. The plants on my right seem perkier.

A car advertising foppishness caught my fancy

The WCM student residence is going up pretty fast but is still a work in progress.

Steeet signs provide a focus

Out the window

Not their best food forward

PopUp Bagels hides under the humble brag “Not famous/But known.” Merch not food takes front and center.

Me? I like to see rows of freshly baked bagels welcoming me as I enter a bagelry.

A little down the avenue is Modern, a bakery with very inviting babka with cream toppings in the window. Bagels, all up front, look fab.

Unfortunately, an extra long toasting yielded a disappointing and under toasted mushy mealy bagel.

When you add to this last week’s ungrammatical pizza parlor with its thick crust, I may not have experienced the best New York has to offer.

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