Tag Archives: New York City

Taking Brian’s Photo at the 9/11 Memorial

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Roberta Cruger

“Would you take my photo here?” an Irish voice asked as I stood looking into the black abyss in the footprint of the South Tower, quietly paying my respects to those who’d perished. I gladly snapped the redheaded man’s image with the serene waterfall behind him. The simple black … Continue reading →

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Elevated Meadows and Grasslands in New York City

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Roberta Cruger

I first heard about the High Line at the wonderful Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach a few years ago. Julie Bargman of D.I.R.T. Studio, which works on reclaiming post-industrial sites and was also involved in the regeneation of Ford’s River … Continue reading →

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“Hi” from the High Line

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Roberta Cruger

  In a classic “Manhattan Moment,” while I was strolling along New York City’s elevated High Line Park from Chelsea to the Meat Packing District, enjoying the view from the former rail tracks and flowering gardens, I heard my name called. … Continue reading →

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