Tag: Harlem River Drive
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Christmas Sleighing in Harlem
Sleigh riding on Harlem River Drive, under the Highbridge, headed south. The text is, as follows: The New York Speedway, which was built and is maintained exclusively for the trotting horse, is bordered by the Harlem River on one side and a major bluff on the other, which shuts out the wind. It could hardly…
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Horses on Harlem River Drive
Two stereoscopic views looking northward on Harlem Speedway (Harlem River Drive) from around 181st Street. The bottom image captures the finale to a race (note the man lying on the rockface to the left). The top image shows just how wide the Speadway was. In both images, note the domed building on a bluff, in…
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Apple Blossom Time
Spring, of course, means blossoms and in Harlem today the most common blossom is from the Callery Pear. Over a 100 years ago, a few apple orchards still remained in Harlem. This 1893 photo of apple trees in Harlem by Robert Bracklow, shows an orchard of mature trees in blossom. Sadly, but understandably, it’s in…
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Crime Alert
On Wednesday, Captain Henning of the 25th Precinct went over the CompStat data and noted that there is an significant increase in property theft (from homes, cars, and work sites) between 125th and 135th streets. Please be extra vigilant and watch belongings, keep tempting items and packages out of sight. For those car owners, it…
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Harlem River Drive
horse racing on Harlem River Drive
