At the site of the historic Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken house: 31-07 31st Avenue in Astoria. A NYC Department of Buildings application: HERE.
"If you stare long into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you as well." - Friedrich Nietzsche ("Wenn du lange in einen Abgrund blickst, blickt der Abgrund auch in dich hinein.")
Monday, March 20, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Is This House Worth Saving?
The house of "The Father of American Musical Education", Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken (1837-1901), in Astoria on the north side of 31st Avenue between 31st and 32nd Streets.
The issue is summed up nicely HERE.
(Color photos below taken on March 12, 2017)
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Latest Developments at the Steinway Mansion (March 1, 2017)
Photos 1 through 3: Looking west towards the Mansion.
Photos 4 through 7: Looking at the north façade and roof of the Mansion from 41st street.
Photos 8 and 9: Looking north to the Mansion from 41st street.
Photos 10 through 12: The three 41st street warehouses are now occupied.
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