And the bend in the road is still visible today! This is 114th Street and Riverside Drive looking north. (R) The topography is intensified in this image. The dog and walker are crossing Broadway at 115th Street toward the Hudson River. Not only can you see the bend in the road, there’s a dip where […]
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Why the West Side is Different
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The west side and the east side are frequently sized up against each other, and it’s often the residents themselves who are the first to point out the defining personality traits—the “energies” if you will—of the two parts of town. The conventional wisdom holds that the east side is younger, more bustling and vibrant; the […]