The Triangle Factory Fire occurred on March 25, 1911 and killed 146 workers, mostly young women. As I wrote last week, this past Friday marked the 100th Anniversary of the fire. I attended the annual commemoration at the site, one block from Washington Square Park. You wouldn’t know from any of the major NYC media [...]
All posts for the month March, 2011
Triangle Factory Fire Event – Plus Mainstream Media Omits Response to the Mayor from Reports
Posted by cathryn on March 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/29/triangle-factory-fire-event-mainstream-media-omits-booing-of-the-mayor-from-reports/
Marlon Brando and Washington Square 1940′s
Updated 3:06 p.m. — Marlon Brando arrived in New York City in 1943 after he was expelled from a Minnesota military school. He wrote in his autobiography, “Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me”, about his experience in the Village and Washington Square: As I got out of the cab delivering me from Pennsylvania Station to [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 28, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/28/marlon-brando-and-washington-square/
Events!
* Don’t forget — today, Friday, March 25th! Remember the Triangle Fire events. 11 a.m. music & procession; 12 noon speakers & ceremony. 1 block from Park! (See previous post: Triangle Fire 100th Anniversary Commemoration.) * Saturday, March 26th – Hands Across Prospect Park – Save New York City’s Geese Alert from Park Slope Neighbors: [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 25, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/25/events/
On the Fountain Plaza: NYPD
The Park. Tuesday — People enjoying the Plaza by the Fountain. Music. Conversation. Then, large New York Police Department van appears, just sitting there, for how long I’m not sure. I realize there are people who may (?) consider this a good thing but, a bit of overkill, no? Previous WSP Blog post: The NYPD [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 24, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/24/on-the-fountain-plaza-nypd-van/
Garibaldi Uncovered!
I’m not certain how long the statue of Mr. Giuseppe Garibaldi was covered in that somewhat atrocious bright blue cloak but, at some point, between when I posted about the status of Phase II on Friday and yesterday (Tuesday), he was uncloaked! As for what happens next, according to Jonathan Kuhn, Director, Art & Antiquities, [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 23, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/23/garibaldi-uncovered/
Washington Square: The Arch, Fifth Avenue
March 2010.
Posted by cathryn on March 22, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/22/washington-square-the-arch-fifth-avenue/
Triangle Fire 100th Anniversary Commemoration Friday, March 25th
Friday, March 25th marks the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Factory Fire which occurred in a building one block from Washington Square Park. Lack of proper factory safety protocols led to the deaths of 146 workers, mostly young women. There are a number of events commemorating the anniversary Friday; a major one at the original [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 21, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/21/triangle-fire-100th-anniversary-commemoration-friday-march-25th/
Washington Square Park Redesign: Phase II Unveiling is Imminent … Well, At least, Some of It is
New York City Parks Department’s Redesign of Washington Square Park: Phase II — modified from its original plan which included additional elements like the Mounds and large Dog Run (now in Phase III) – is close to ready for unveiling. At least, the Eastern side of the Park is. The Southwestern side is still challenged [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 18, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/18/washington-square-park-redesign-phase-ii-unveiling-is-imminent/
Window on Waverly Place
Off the Park. ** More on Washington Square Park Redesign: Phase II coming later today. **
Posted by cathryn on March 18, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/18/window-on-waverly-place-off-the-park/
NYU Unveils Latest — Public Meeting Monday, March 21st
Crain’s NY Business, today: NYU reveals latest updates to 2031 Plan From Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation: NYU is still seeking to add up to 2.2 million square feet of space — the equivalent of the Empire State Building — to the blocks just below Washington Square Park, and another 1 to 1.5 million [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 16, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/03/16/nyu-unveils-latest-public-meeting-monday-march-21st/
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