#castello plan

[harrysgame]

Next Stop: Newkirk

Thompson Newkirk is what they call in the trade an indie artist. Without the financial backing of a major label, he records, distributes and post videos for the songs he writes, and tours aggressively to promote them. He also designs and sells merch ranging from tee shirts to coolies. He even appeared in an indie movie (playing Police guitarist Andy Summer in 2013’s CBGB). And oh yeah, Thompson’s…

Next Stop: Newkirk

[dduane]

The Castello Plan: an early map of Lower Manhattan (this version of it redrawn in 1916)

[lifeinflatbush]

[nickkahler]

John Wolcott Adams + Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, Castello Plan of 1660 New Amsterdam, 1916

[nickkahler]

Jacques Cortelyou, Castello Plan of New Amsterdam, 1660