NYPL Lion

Two lions, a dog, and flying monkeys

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April 18th 2012
As usual, the subway was our starting point. Upon arriving at the 5th Ave station we found some mosaic art I hadn’t seen before. After walking from the Plaza Hotel end of Central Park, we wound up at 42nd Street and the NY Public Library. I showed Gracie the location of my very first real job, across 5th on 39thSt, where there was a 3-floor Woolworth’s t ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more