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Quicklink: Leonard Street Slice
This week my buddy Kevin at Forgotten New York regales us with a slice from none other than the Garden Spot of the Universe! He writes:
When Christmas comes around, my thoughts sometimes wander toward Greenpoint. I have many memories from when I was in my twenties concerning the Garden Spot of the Universe. I once accepted the keys for but never lived in an apartment on Green Street that was outfitted with a single electrical outlet and a bath tub in the kitchen…
Of particular interest to Mr. Walsh is the building you see at left: the Polish Legion of American Veterans. The following should give you, dear readers, some indication why.
Of this establishment my buddy Laura Hofmann reminisces:
This is the old American Legion. The first time it was located on Leonard St. Then it moved to McGuinness Blvd and now is back again on Leonard a few doors away from their old address…The American Legion parade used to start here, on Leonard St. in front of the post with the 21 gun salute.
You can read Kevin’s slice in its entirety by clicking here. Check it out!
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: the old images of P.L.A.V. courtesy of yours truly. The news come from Kevin Walsh!
New York Shitty Day Ender: Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
C.C., of Animal Planet, watches passerby with a mixture of disdain and curiousity.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: What’s Up at 155 Calyer?
C (who sent me the above photo) writes:
Former home of the William Taft, and a perfectly good laundromat. Then became the architect’s studio. Then nothing… until today, when both sides had major demolition going on inside. No permits. None. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Posted or on the DOB site.
I’m all for this space getting used for some useful commerce – or any commerce or small business – but I smell a rat.
Demolition without a permit? In Greenpoint? Say it isn’t so, C!
In all seriousness, this is hardly surprising but pretty darned disturbing given this building is landmarked. Anyone out there have the scoop on what is happening at this site? If so, please share via the comments. Thanks!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Art Du Jour: Black & White
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
From Manhattan Avenue.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Over There
Filed under: 11101, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Newtown Creek, Queens
Taken December 28, 2009.
Miss Heather
Reader Contribution Du Jour: Twelve
The number twelve is interesting for a number of reasons.
- There are twelve apostles.
- There are twelve months in a year.
- Twelve ounces is the usual amount of beer per can in any given six pack.
Unless you’re in Greenpoint. We kick it up a notch. Hence why I found the following item in my inbox from this, the twelfth month of this year, compelling.
Jay Lombard (who sent me the above photograph) writes in an email entitled Party in a phone booth:
Corner of Norman and Manhattan. It was either one really long conversation (long enough to consume a dozen bottles of alcohol) or 12 people had a party in this phone booth.
I’m guessing the previous— but given the Zeitgeist in the Garden Spot nowadays who’s to say? In any case I’d feel remiss if I didn’t close this post with the following George Thorogood classic.
And this.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Seating Du Jour: Distinguished on Dupont
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture
When I saw this downright elegant specimen on Dupont Street today I simply could not resist sharing it for all to enjoy. A new decade will upon us soon enough and you know what they say:
Out with the old and in with the new!
Nonetheless, I cannot shake the suspicion that Ikea had a hand in this forlorn love seat’s ignominious end.
Miss Heather
An Ash Street PSA: Of B*lls & Courtesy
This primer on P’s and Q’s comes courtesy of Hong’s Seafood Corporation.
Miss Heather
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