Island and in 1956, the island's name was changed to Liberty Island.
City Hall
[pic]irectly at the heart of Philadelphia, on Center Square, a
National Historic Landmark rises 510 feet into the air. The exact
geographical center of William Penn's original plan for Philadelphia,
Center Square, known today as Penn Square, was designated by Mr. Penn to
be the location for a building of "publick concerns" - home of
Philadelphia's City Hall.[pic]he huge granite mass of City Hall,
throughout its 100+ year history, has indeed been a building of "publick
concerns". An elaborate temple of local politics, City Hall is one of the
nation's finest examples of French Second -Empire Architectural style.
Controversy has surrounded the building from its earliest conception in
1860 to the present day. It has weathered severe criticism, hints of
bribery and graft, campaigns to demolish it, shortages of funding to
maintain it, and disrespect of vandals who deface it. Yet, it has also
earned a great deal of respect and admiration as a unique architectural
and sculptural achievement. [pic]ts future remains uncertain, but its
story is fascinating.
Brooklyn Bridge
A VISION FOR A BRIDGE: Plans for a crossing between the city of Brooklyn
and lower Manhattan dated back to the early 1800's. When the East River
crossing was planned, Brooklyn, with about 400,000 residents, was still
more rural than urban. The city of New York - which at the time consisted
only of Manhattan - had twice as many residents, and the bridge was seen as
a solution to overcrowding in Manhattan while spurring development in
Brooklyn. The bridge would enable people and goods to cross the East River
quickly, regardless of weather conditions.
From The Great Bridge by David McCullough: A bridge over the East River,
joining the cities of New York and Brooklyn, had been talked about for
nearly as long as anyone can remember… But nothing was done. The chief
problem was always the East River, which is no river at all technically
speaking, but a tidal strait and one of the most turbulent and in that day,
especially, one of the busiest stretches of navigable salt water anywhere
on earth. "If there is to be a bridge," wrote one man, "it must take one
grand flying leap from shore to shore over the masts of the ships. There
can be no piers or drawbridge. There must be only one great arch all the
way across. Surely this must be a wonderful bridge."
Original cross-section of the roadway on the Brooklyn Bridge. (Figure by
Paul Phillipe Cret and Rudolphe Modjeski.)
Liberty State Park
With the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as a
spectacular backdrop to this urban park, Liberty State Park is an
extraordinary and unique public resource. The park hosts more visitors than
any other in New Jersey, currently over 4 million/year, testament to the
public's interest in this special place. Major festivals and other events
are often held in the park. The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey
Terminal (CRRNJ), a grand setting for much of New Jersey's transportation
history in the northeast, sits prominently at the north end of the park.
Liberty Walk, a 2 mile promenade, links a picnic area, interpretive center
and the CRRNJ Terminal while presenting visitors with a sweeping view of
the Hudson River. Liberty Science Center, a popular attraction for students
and families, is located in the park's western section. Liberty State Park
contains both estuarine and upland habitats. Herons, egrets, migratory
shorebirds, and waterfowl utilize habitat at the park. In the winter, long-
eared owls are often seen near the interpretive center. Liberty State Park
was once an urban industrial area. As a result of this historical land use,
the Division of Parks and Forestry has spent the past 25 years planning and
building park infrastructure as well as remediating the site for public
enjoyment. As part of the Division's waterfront improvement initiative for
Liberty State Park, development of an 88 acre Green Park was completed in
1999. The Green Park is made up of crescent lawns, trails and landscaping
improvements, including newly planted trees, shrubs and wildflower meadows.
Approximately 4 miles of paved walkways have been added, as well as 7 plaza
areas located along Liberty Walk, providing views of Ellis Island and the
Statue of Liberty. The "Save Ellis Island!" initiative is meanwhile taking
action to restore important historic features of the island where, long
ago, immigrants to this country made their first stop.
The American Museum of the Moving Images
34-31 35th Street Astoria, NY
The American Museum of the Moving Image specializes in the art, technology
and history of moving image technology. The museum presents exhibitions,
film screenings, lectures, publications, community filmmaking, conferences
and seminars. There is something for everyone here, with exhibits geared
towards "hands-on" experiences. Some examples of this are: dubbing your own
dialogue over an existing movie's soundtrack, electronically "trying on"
famous movie costumes, editing film, creating movies of yourself, and many,
many behind the scenes attractions. An entire day can easily be spent here.
Empire State building
350 Fifth Avenue At Fifth Avenue and 34th Street stands New York City’s
most famous fixture - starring in over 90 movies, a star of gigantic
proportions - The Empire State Building.
Having held the record as the world’s tallest skyscraper for 40 years - the
symbol of this city was constructed in only two years - 1930 to 31 and the
1,453 foot colossus instantly became a tourist magnet. Even King Kong came
to visit!
Enter the spacious Art Deco lobby lathed in 10,000 square feet of marble,
and head downstairs for your ticket to the observation levels. Lines get
pretty long, especially during summer and the holiday season, but you can
fit a trip here any time into your itinerary, they’re open from 9:30 a.m.
until midnight every day.
The New York Aquarium
Like the history of the WCS, the New York Aquarium’s history is also a long
and successful one. On December 10th, 1896, it opened its doors for the
first time in lower Manhattan in what is now known as Battery Park, making
it the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. On
October 31st, 1902, the Aquarium was adopted into the care of what was then
the New York Zoological Society. At the time, the Aquarium housed only 150
specimens of wildlife.
In 1941, the Aquarium at Battery Park was closed due to the proposed
construction of a bridge from lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. The Aquarium’s
inhabitants were temporarily housed at the Bronx Zoo until the new aquarium
was built after WWII. On June 6th, 1957, the Aquarium opened its doors at
its new location in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is
home to over 350 species of aquatic wildlife and over 8,000 specimens. The
Aquarium continues its mission to raise public awareness about issues
facing the ocean and its inhabitants with its special exhibits, public
events and research. At the Aquarium’s Osborn Laboratories of Marine
Sciences (OLMS), several studies are currently underway investigating such
topics as dolphin cognition, satellite tagging of sharks, and coral reefs.
Seahorses (Opened April 20th, 2000):
A stampede of horses began greeting visitors to the New York Aquarium this
spring. Seahorses, that is. Located in Sea Cliffs, this new exhibit
features pygmy seahorses, pot-bellied seahorses, giant seahorses, pipefish
and the dramatic leafy and weedy sea dragons. Find out why these amazing
animals are nicknamed "Mr. Mom" and how they use camouflage to blend into
their surroundings. See how they use a prehensile tail to stay in place and
a suit of armor for protection.
Sea Cliffs:
How much does a walrus weigh? Do sea lions have ears? Could you survive in
the ocean? Can you hold your breath as long as a seal? What does a
California sea otter feel like? The answers to these questions and many
more can be found in this exciting 300-foot recreation of a rocky Pacific
coastal habitat. Sea Cliffs is home to walruses, sea otters, penguins and
seals, all of which can be viewed above and below the water, along with
many different species of fish, invertebrates and plant life.
Explore the Shore:
Experience the energy of electric fish , and walk through a salt marsh.
Stay dry under crashing waves and touch sea stars, crabs and urchins. See
the wonders of kelp beds, magnificent coral formations and hundreds of fish
species. Hands-on exhibits and video displays delight all in this indoor
education and exhibit center.
Aqua theater:
Marine mammal demonstrations are held daily in this 1600 seat stadium.
Beluga Whales:
Did you know Beluga means "white" in Russian? Called the "canaries of the
sea," watch as our Beluga whales swim by the huge panoramic windows of
their exhibit.
Sharks:
See eye-to-eye with 400-pound sand tiger sharks. Watch kite shaped
stingrays "fly" through the water while ponderous nurse sharks patrol the
floor of this 90,000-gallon exhibit. And, of course, the New York Aquarium
is home to thousands of other beautiful and exotic fish. Visit today!
Central Park
59th (Central Park South) to 110th Street (Between 5th and 8th (Central
Park West) Avenues)
Central Park, an 843-acre retreat in the midst of bustling Manhattan, was
developed in 1858 by Frederick Olmsted, the famous landscape architect, and
Calvert Vaux. The park combines beautifully landscaped areas with a
remarkable variety of recreational facilities. Among its many features are:
Belvedere Castle, with scenic views and the children's Discovery Chamber.
The Carousel with its beautiful and historic hand-carved horses. Central
Park Zoo (at 64th Street), with animals living in a 5-acre habitat. The
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center , with scenic views, hands-on exhibits,
and family workshops. Conservatory Garden. Delacorte Theater (at 79th
Street), host to the famous annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival. Great
Lawn, featuring New York Philharmonic performances. The Heckscher Puppet
House, with weekday shows at 10:30am and noon. Lasker Rink. Summer Stage,
presenting free performances and events May through August. Swedish Cottage
Marionette Theatre with performances Tuesday through Friday. Walkman ice
skating rink (at 62nd Street), which is open year-round, with ice-skating
in the winter, and roller skating and miniature golf in the summer. Also
available are the Bethesda Fountain, a model yacht pond, carousel, two
rowing lakes and Sheep Meadow. Guided tours of the Park by Manhattan
National Park Rangers, featuring historic and natural history. The free
tours, on Saturdays and Sundays, last approximately one and one-half hours,
and include a good amount of walking. Horse-drawn carriages. The Dairy in
Central Park near 64th Street and 5th Avenue is an exhibition -information-
sales center for the park where slide presentations on the park are shown
continuously. The Dairy is the location of the Central Park Visitor and
Information Center. Horse enthusiasts will find plenty of bridle paths, and
horse rentals are available at the West 72nd St stables. Visitors to
Central Park can cruise the park lake on a Venetian gondola. The 37.5 foot
Daughter of Venice was built in Venice and donated to the city by New York
Philanthropist Lucy Moses. The gondola rides must be reserved by calling
the boat house at the above number.
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The conclusion
To finish with it’s obligatory to admit that During my working on the
paper, I have learned a lot of facts concerned The New York City. It was
interesting to find out many places of interest of this beautiful
Megalopolis. And to add to this , I got closely acquainted with many
remarkable buildings, theaters, parks. I hope this knowledge will help many
pupils to study foreign countries. While doing my work I increased the
level of my knowledge of English. I hope the paper, I have made, will be
useful and interest for both teachers and students of you school.
BYISK GYMNASIUM №11
FOPREING LANGUAGES CHAIR
Paper
The New York City
Places of Interest
Form
Name
Instructor
Mark
Date
2003
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