Minerva and the Bell Ringers Herald Square

Minerva and the Bell Ringers Herald Square, Inscription: A MEMORIAL TO JAMES GORDON BENNETT (1795-1872) FOUNDER OF THE NEW YORK HERALD IN 1835 AND TO HIS SON JAMES GORDON BENNETT (1841-1918) THRUGH WHOSE VISION AND ENTERPRISE THE NEW YORK HERALD BECAME ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT NEWSPAPERS THE BRONZE FIGURES OF MINERVA AND THE BELLRINGERS ARE THE WORK OF ANTONIN JEAN CARLES.

THEY STOOD, FROM 1895 TO 1921. ABOVE THE CORNICES OF JAMES GORDON BENNETT'S NEW YORK HERALD BUILDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HERALD SQUARE AND TOLLED THE ACTIVE HOURS TO THE MILLIONS. IN 1928, THEY WERE GIVEN BY WILLIAM T. DEWART, PUBLISHER OF THE NEW YORK SUN, TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, THROUGH WHOSE GENEROSITY IN 1928 THEY ENTERED ON PERMANENT LOAN,

THE CARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THAT THEY MAY BE HERE RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL AREA OF PLEASANT SERVICE, AND TO THEIR PLACE IN THE HEARTS OF OUR CITIZENS. FUNDS FOR THE RESTORATION WERE PROVIDED BY SUBSCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE LIVES ARE DEEP ROOTED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF HERALD SQUARE. MCMXL

The original three-dimensional work shown in this image is free content and in the public domain because its copyright has expired.

This applies to the United States, where Works published prior to 1978 were copyright protected for a maximum of 75 years. See Circular 1 "COPYRIGHT BASICS" from the U.S. Copyright Office. Works published before 1923 are now in the public domain and also in countries that figure copyright from the date of death of the artist (post mortem auctoris in this case Jean Antonin Carles, French, 1851-1919) and that most commonly run for a period of 50 to 70 years from that date.

Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

Times Square Valentine's Heart

Times Square Valentine's Heart, large 8 foot tall modern art heart decorates Duffy Square, which is the northern triangle of Times Square in New York City.

It is located between 45th and 47th Streets, Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It is a popular tourist destination and is well known for housing TKTS (seen in background), a destination point for those in search of reduced-price theater tickets.

The Times Square Alliance commissioned Gage/Clemenceau Architects to create a new work of art for Times Square that celebrates the uniqueness of its home. While the design of the heart is the work of Gage/ Clemenceau Architects, the production involved one hot-rod car design company, several robotic metal-cutting robots, an Ivy League University, a concert lighting expert , a graphic designer, a copywriter, a sculptor, and over 350 square feet of a material typically used for kitchen countertops.

Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

Window Skyline Reflections

Window Skyline Reflections, Chelsea Manhattan New York City. Looking south a modern glass building shows us its neighbors on Seventh avenue and 18th street. February 2, 2009

Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

Zambonis on the Ice at Wollman Rink

Zambonis on the Ice at Wollman Rink. Wollman Rink was built in 1949 when Kate Wollman donated $600,000 for it's construction. In the early 1990's, it was purchased by Donald Trump. Location: East Side between 62nd and 63rd Streets.

Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

Zambonis on the Ice at Wollman Rink

Empire State Building Tower and Mast

Empire State Building Tower and Mast. A dirigible mast, now the base of the TV tower, was part of the original construction of the Building. One attempt to moor a privately owned blimp was successful for three minutes. But during a second attempt, in September 1931, a Navy Blimp was almost upended and nearly swept away celebrities attending the historic affair, while the water ballast drenched pedestrians several blocks away. The mooring mast idea was ultimately abandoned. Empire State Building: Official Internet Site Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

Queen of Hearts River Boat

Queen of Hearts River Boat, three levels rear paddle river boat, Coast Guard Certified for 540 passengers, Hudson River Pier 40, New York City. Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

New York City Fire Fighters Fighting Fire

New York City Fire Fighters Fighting Fire. Firemen battle a multi alarm blaze and the elements on the westside of midtown Manhattan. As wind chills near zero, a burning 5 story building and store front offer a challenge to New York's Bravest. January 15, 2008 late morning. Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.

Freedom Place New York City

Freedom Place "In memory of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, who on June 21, 1964 in Philadelphia, Mississippi gave their lives in the unending struggle for freedom and democracy." Dedicated by the West Side Civil Rights Committee November 18, 1967. Andrew Goodman was born and raised on the Upper West Side of New York City, In 1964, Goodman volunteered with fellow activist Mickey Schwerner to work on the "Freedom Summer" project of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) to register blacks to vote in Mississippi. Schwerner had been working closely with an assistant James Chaney, also a civil rights activist in Meridian.

On way to Meridian, they were stopped and arrested by Deputy Sheriff Cecil Price for allegedly driving over the speed limit and taken to jail in Neshoba County where Chaney was booked for speeding, Schwerner and Goodman were booked "for investigation."

Chaney was fined $20, they were released and told to leave the county. Price followed them on state route 19 to the county line, then turned around at approximately 10:30 p.m. On the way to Meridian, the men were stopped by two carloads of KKK members on a remote rural road. The men approached their car, shot and killed Schwerner, next Goodman, and finally Chaney.

Tip of the hat to to Rogers Simon of Elite Couriers

Image License: I, (sookietex) the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

If This image is subject to copyright in your jurisdiction, i (sookietex) the copyright holder have irrevocably released all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, with or without attribution of the author, as if in the public domain.