A very simple artifact from two centuries ago. It is possible that while the “first” Luna Park was being built, this same hydrant was standing ready. Of course, Luna Park burned down and I can’t remember where this hydrant was located, so I won’t plug this fire plug and fantasize that it was used in trying to put out the soaring flames back in 1944…

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Photographing NYC for 25 years, six of them while driving a New York City taxi. Trying very hard to capture the city as life unfolds, meaning I never stage any of my photos! Also I am a close confidant of the immortal Dave Beckerman, (quintessential NYC photographer) and owner of the first photography blog in the known universe.

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