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water towers

Subway tokens.

These Six Objects Epitomize the History of New York City

Sam Roberts, the author of A History of New York in 101 Objects, narrows his list even further
By Sam Roberts

Cartoonist Ariel Schrag’s New York Bucket List

Ariel Schrag's urban fantasies, including swimming in a water tower
By Ariel Schrag
Only the pillars are load-bearing.

Flatiron Fix: A Penthouse With Water Tower Views and a Suburban-sized Kitchen

The floor-through penthouse at 8 West 19th Street is situated at the ultra-urban equivalent of the tree line, its windows peeking out just above or below the rooflines of the neighboring buildings.
By Kim Velsey

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