Apparently Wall Street gets its name because it was where the Wall used to stand for the end of Manhattan. As time progressed, more and more of the island was consumed by building. Anyone who has been to New York will realise that this must have been early on in the development of the city as the area from the tip of Manhattan to Wall Street is tiny.

New York City - End of Wall Street

The flat iron building is one of New York’s most iconic buildings. Its proper name is the Fuller building and it was constructed in 1902. At this time it was one of New York’s tallest buildings.

Flat iron building, New York

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Apparently Central Park attracts 25 million visitors a year. Yet inside the park, you can find space and peace in the middle of New York.

Central Park, New York

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I think this shot is quite a popular vantage point in New York  and here is my take on it. Incidentally, DUMBO stands for development under Manhattan Bridge overpass.

Manhattan Bridge

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This was shot around 5th Avenue, I think, looking up at the art deco splendour of one of New York’s most famous landmarks – The Chrysler Building

Chrysler Building, New York

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