“In my heart of hearts I am at a loss to decide at which side I laugh most,” she said, “At my friends, who suppose me so very innocent, or at my enemies, who believe me to be not far removed from guilty.”
Tag: NYC
19th Century Daredevils and The Brooklyn Bridge!
For many people, the price of fame has always been worth the risk! In 1885, just two years after the Brooklyn Bridge opened, spectators boarded a tugboat to witness Robert Emmet Odium jump off the […]
Crime & Spectacle in 19th-Century New York
19th century New York City was a very different place. Most murders went unsolved, the city smelled bad and people went to see unbelievable sideshows. I just read two books that paint an unrecognizable picture […]
Photoville: Photojournalism On Social Issues That Need Our Attention
What first impresses you about Photoville, an outdoor photojournalistic exhibitition, are the 55 shipping containers stacked onto two floors, filling up Brooklyn Bridge Park. They’ll hand you a map when you walk onto the grounds […]