New York Monday #145: Four Buildings and a Tower
October 19, 2008 | Filed Under New York Monday
Located in the Washington Heights area, uptown — four apartment buildings and a tower, which is no longer in use. I’m not sure about the history of the tower. I’m sure it’s interesting. One of these days, I plan on getting a closer look and finding out more about it.
Happy New York Monday, everyone! Have a great week.
Paz
Ed. Note: Based on a question by Tanna, I did a quick research on the tower and just as I thought, it does have an interesting history. It’s the old Highbridge Water Tower, built in 1872. It’s located in Manhattan’s Highbridge Park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I’ll post more photos and info in the future.
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Is that the Highbridge Play Center and pool? It’s not in use any more?
Hi Tanna: Yes, it’s close by. The tower is located in Manhattan’s Highbridge Park at 174th Street, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I just looked it up.
paz
Your photos always show me a different view of my home town. Lovely!
Great shot and interesting view! I always enjoy your photos…
Cheers and have a great week,
Rosa
Lovely! Love the way the light makes those building look as if they were out of gold!
The rhythm of the four buildings with the exclamation point of the tower is just fantastic – what a great point of view for taking this photo, Paz!
Oh, man! That looks so much like Glasgow, Scotland!
Hi Lydia: Thanks!
Hi Rosa: Thanks!
Hi Meeta:
Hi Terry: I LOVE your description!
Hi DaviMack: Really? How interesting.
Best to everyone,
Paz
I did wonder it it was a water tower – reminds me in a way of the watertower in Chicago. Lovely shot.
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