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yankee8255 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 4/20 11:55pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Grand Cental Station
	Along with the NY Public Library, my favorite buildings in New York. Grand Central is wonderful, the BB a masterpiece. I'd highly recommend McCullough's "The Great Bridge" for the fascinating story of its building.
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific RSA & NSWFF Mod On Limited Time Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 4/21 10:36am Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Grand Cental Station
	I don't think I got to go there on my NY trip. I just kept ending up at the one under Madison Square Gardens. (and out of curiosity, are there any sites that are on the West coast? ) -----signature----- President of San Diego FanForce He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/21 1:24pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Grand Cental Station
	I'm working from a book. We'll get there.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/21 7:12pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Grand Cental Station
	Next: Carnegie Hall Location: New York City, NY, USA Reason: One of the most prestigious music venues in the world and an acoustic gem. Funded by Andrew Carnegie, the famous industrialist and philanthropist, to create a venue for the Oratorio Society of New York and the New York Symphony, both boards on which he sat. Since has become one of most famous venues in the music world, hosting both classical and popular music events as well as world premieres. Designed by William Tuthill, a little-known US architect, but a keen amateur musician. The acoustics are considered exceptional. One of the last big buildings in New York to be built--in 1890--without a steel frame. He used Italian Renaissance features and modeled the building on Filippo Brunelleschi
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific RSA & NSWFF Mod On Limited Time Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 4/22 12:44am Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Carnegie Hall
	Attending a concert at Carnegie is very high on my "stuff to do before I die" list. -----signature----- President of San Diego FanForce He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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yankee8255 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 4/22 2:37am Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Carnegie Hall - Date Edited: 4/22 2:42am (2 edits total) Edited By: yankee8255
	I managed to make it there once, Anne-Sofie Mutter playing Mozart violin Concertos. Awesome. Like Grand Central, Carnegie Hall was supposed to be leveled after the NY Philharmonic moved to Lincoln Center (which is an acoustic nightmare, btw). In both cases, notable celebrities took up the landmarks cause (Jackie Kennedy in the case of GCT, Isaac Stern in the case of CH) and saved them from demolition. EDIT: Unfortunately, no one stepped in to save the original Penn Station, which was apparently also a masterpiece, but demolished to make way for MSG. There's talk of taking over the post office across the street, which is built in the same style (may have been built at the same time) and converting that into a "new Penn Station"). Wiki has some good pictures.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/22 2:02pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Carnegie Hall
	Sigh. Robert Moses was a one-man wrecking crew...
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yankee8255 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 4/23 3:37am Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Carnegie Hall
	Just ask people in the South Bronx. Than k God he was stopped before he wrecked grenwich Village as well. On the other hand, I have him to thank for Jones Beach, where I enjoyed many a fine summer day. Especially with 2L bottles of spiked Coke.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/29 8:20pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Carnegie Hall
	Next: Ellis Island Location: New York City, NY, USA Reason: First Federal Immigration Station Located in NY Harbour. Originally 3 acres, but increased to 28 acres by means of reclamation projects. From 1855 to 1890, immigrants entered NY through Castle Garden Depot in Manhattan, but it was unable to handle the volume. Ellis Island opened in 1892, burnt to the ground in 1897, losing all the records. It was rebuilt in fireproof materials, and reopened in 1900. First class passengers had only cursory checks. Only the third class passengers were required to have medical and legal checks. The inspection process took between 3 to 5 hours & took place in the Great Hall. The island was also used as a detention center. Used only sporadically after 1924, and closed in 1954. Opened to the public in 1976, and restored in 1984.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/30 7:57pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Ellis Island - Date Edited: 5/1 8:11pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Zaz
	Next: St. Patrick's Cathedral Location: New York City, NY, USA Reason: Largest Gothic Cathedral in the USA Started 1853. The cross-shaped roof is a definite coup.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/1 8:25pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. St. Patrick's Cathedral
	Next: The Statute of Liberty Location: New York City, NY, USA Reason: Iconic Landmark The copper structure was a gift from France to the USA in 1876 to celebrate the centennial of the USA; the French wished to confirm their republican leanings at the time. The sculptor was Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. It was shipped from France in 350 pieces and took four months to reassemble. The figure is copper on a steel frame, and her torch is gold leaf. Gustave Effiel, who built the tower of the same name, was drafted to help with the engineering. The ten-storey pedestal was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and this now houses a museum. The figure is symbolic. The broken shackles at her feet signify freedom from oppression, the torch symbolizes enlightenment, the tablet in her hand has the date of US independence on it, and her seven-point crown represents the seven seas. After 9/11, the interior of the building was closed, although the pedestal and museum remain open, and a glass roof allows views up into the framework of the statute.
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Jag4Me Title: C&G and FCC Game Hostess Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 5/1 8:31pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. The Statute of Liberty
	I was fortunate to get to go up into the statue back in '96, it was amazing. -----signature----- The Other Innocent Diva Twin Master to EnviousSerious-Rue "I only have moral and ethical objections to something if I'm not being included." - Darth_wanderguard Darth_wanderguard is mine
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific RSA & NSWFF Mod On Limited Time Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 5/1 8:44pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. The Statute of Liberty
	I was broke and couldn't afford to go to the statue, so we took the Staten Island ferry and just took photos as we passed. -----signature----- President of San Diego FanForce He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/2 5:20pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. The Statute of Liberty
	Next: Hancock Shaker Village Location: Pittsfield, MA, USA Reason: Former home of a unique religious community The Shakers were a protestant sect that didn't believe in sex. This led to the dwindling of the communities to nothing, because recruitment was difficult. They were very prosperous at the start, because they practiced a form of communism...not the Russian variety, but competent communism. The sexes were segregated, and their buildings were a combination of simplicity, beauty and efficiency. The white top story housed the hay, the cattle were kept below; there was an easily accessible manure pit below. The Village was sold in 1960 and set up as a museum. There are twenty buildings. Shaker furniture is much sought after today.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/4 8:48pm Subject: 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. Hancock Shaker Village
	Next: Plymouth Rock Location: Pilgrim Memorial State Park, MA, USA Reason: The site of the first pilgrims' arrival into the New World The rock has decreased in size; souvenir hunters chipped away at it, and it broke in two when they tried to move it. It looks a bit...dinky.
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