From 622e87d44404e95bdb0a4b2f7122d7e795fd5f93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blaise Thompson Date: Sun, 25 May 2025 11:15:43 -0500 Subject: checkpoint --- memories/2025-nyc/index.md | 132 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 114 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) (limited to 'memories/2025-nyc/index.md') diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/index.md b/memories/2025-nyc/index.md index a14dd47..08380a2 100644 --- a/memories/2025-nyc/index.md +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/index.md @@ -45,6 +45,11 @@ The train from Chicago to NYC leaves quite late---21:30---this awkward choice wa The late departure time was wonderful for us as sleepers. Unfortunately we did not get to see Chicago Union Station, the entire station was blocked off for some fancy gala. +
+ + My ticket, note the first class wristband. +
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Our train. @@ -119,31 +124,77 @@ We arrived at Penn Station, enjoying the brand new intercity train hall, and cau
- Nancy arrives at the Columbia train station. + Nancy arrives at the Columbia train station. As she remembered, blue and white subway tile.
# 2025-05-19 Monday -COLUMBIA - Tour - 1) Could visit St. Luke’s hospital to get photos of Eli White Dorm from 10-4:30 -Michala would be glad to meet us at 10:00 am on this day. - -There are three sections of photographs which may be most relevant: - Eli White Memorial Residence for Nurses - Exteriors 1937 - Recreational activities 1937 -3) Bard Dorm 50 Haven Ave. -The old medical place was at 622 W 168 St +We focused on visiting places that mom frequently visited during her time at Columbia. + +## Butler Hall + +Thanks to Mom's alumni status, we were able to secure accomidation in Butler Hall---one of the dorms owned by Columbia. +Address 400 W 119th St. +She stayed at this very same dorm as a graduate student. +Our two-bedroom suite, complete with generous living room and kitchen, was an absolute steal at $150 a night. +We had room 7-O, that's letter "O" not number "0". +The 7th floor was high enough for a fantastic view of Harlem and all the way to downtown. + +
+ + Nancy poses in front of Butler hall. +
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+ + Bedroom at Butler Hall. +
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+ + Living room at Butler Hall. +
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+ + Butler kitchen. +
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+ + View from Butler room 7O. +
+ +We were also able to enjoy the fancy viewing area on the 16th floor. +The 16th floor bathroom was stunning with views of Harlem. + +
+ + View from Butler 16th floor looking downtown. Trees in the foreground are Morningside Park, in the distance Central Park can be seen. +
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+ + View from Butler 16th floor looking west towards Harlem. +
+ +## Johnson (Wein) Hall + +## Eli White + +Eli White Memorial Residence for Nurses +Exteriors 1937 +Recreational activities 1937 A new place is at the corner of 167th St and Audubon -4) Rickie and I lived at 310 W 105th St. Apt 5. -5) Butler Hall-400 W 119th St +## St. John the Devine + +## Apartment on 105th -6) Look at libraries for campus and study hall at Cathredral of St. John the Divine +310 W 105th St. Apt 5. -Possible to have zoom chat with Miesha +## Bard Dorm # 2025-05-20 Tuesday @@ -175,13 +226,58 @@ Delicious food. Nancy enjoys dinner at Sylvia's.
+# 2025-05-22 Thursday +# 2052-05-23 Friday +Another day of shopping and resting. +Mom went shopping at Talbots NYC, finding a dress, pants, and a sweater. +We visited the American Folk Art Museum, which was small but interesting. +Lunch was at Pastrami Queen, midtown. +All these trips were done by Bus and Subway---pretty freeing to be able to zip around the city without worrying about parking. +
+ + Nancy's favorite piece at the folk art museum. +
-# 2025-05-22 Thursday +
+ + Blaise's favorite piece at the folk art museum. +
-# 2052-05-23 Friday +
+ + Lunch at Pastrami Queen. +
+ +After lunch and a nap, I went down to SoHo on my own to shop at Gu. +I ended up buying about six pieces, all very functional for work and affordable. +Gu is a pretty cool brand. + +
+ + Blaise in SoHo. +
+ +Along the way I saw some city creatures. + +
+ + Pigeons swarming. +
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+ + Racoons seen living inside the Morningside retaining wall. Don't miss the third one peeking out---so cute! +
+ +Dinner was NYC Pizza from a local shop. + +
+ + Dinner from Rosa Pizza, Harlem. +
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