New York Minute
Posted By Jon DeRosa On March 30, 2012 @ 8:36 am In Bronx Banter,Jon DeRosa,Lost NY,New York City Pictures,New York Minute,NYC,NYC History | Comments Disabled
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After three or four years of avoiding the arduous climb whenever possible, I now usually take the stairs at 215th St and Broadway [2] when I have a choice. There are 110 of ‘em so it’s a challenge, but a welcome one after desk-jockeying all day.
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1915.
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This picture from 1916, taken from the East side of Broadway gives you a better idea of the climb.
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What challenges do look forward to on your walks about town? Which ones do you avoid? I know I try to avoid the subway on treks of less than twenty blocks, though I’ll train it for less than ten in the rain.
Photos via myinwood.net [2] & placematters.net [6]
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[1] Image: http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1524_0040im_2006-03-091.jpg
[2] stairs at 215th St and Broadway: http://myinwood.net/215th-street-stairs/
[3] Image: http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/215th-Street-Stairs-20101.jpg
[4] Image: http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/215th-Street-Stairs-August-29.1915-New-York-Herald1.jpg
[5] Image: http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/215th-Street-Steps-in-1916.1.jpg
[6] placematters.net: http://www.placematters.net/
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