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    BLUESTONE AND SLATE SIDEWALKS

    by Kevin Walsh July 13, 2002
    by Kevin Walsh July 13, 2002 0 comment

    Before poured concrete became the de rigueur material for New York City sidewalks, they boasted unique slate bluestone plates that made a distinct hollow noise when trod upon. Older parts…

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    JAMAICAN RED

    by Kevin Walsh September 10, 2000
    by Kevin Walsh September 10, 2000 1 comment

    In the heart of Jamaica, on a 4-block stretch of 89th Avenue between Jamaica Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard, there’s some gorgeous original red brick pavement that has never been sullied…

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    BANK STREET BRIDGE

    by Kevin Walsh December 21, 1999
    by Kevin Walsh December 21, 1999 0 comment

    Safety considerations have forced the demolition of a Staten Island bridge that had pretty much remained unchanged for the last forty years. It had its original railings, 1960-vintage mercury lamps,…

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    JUMEL TERRACE. Brick streets and landmarked historic homes in the heart of Harlem.

    by Kevin Walsh April 3, 1999
    by Kevin Walsh April 3, 1999 0 comment

    Jumel Terrace in Washington Heights is not only the home of some pristine NYC Belgian bricks, and is the former home of actor/singer/activist Paul Robeson, but is also dominated by the Morris-Jumel…

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    MORE BRICK STREETS. In Bay Ridge; Red Hook; the West Village; and Brooklyn Heights

    by Kevin Walsh August 31, 1998
    by Kevin Walsh August 31, 1998 0 comment

    There are more streets still sporting their original brick or Belgian block pavements than you may think. There are still dozens, as a matter of fact… here are some of…

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    BRICK STREETS

    by Kevin Walsh August 23, 1998
    by Kevin Walsh August 23, 1998 0 comment

    The streets of New York City used to be paved with bricks. The term ‘cobblestones’ refers to uneven stones of varying shapes and sizes. This style of paving went out…

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