tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post2466034698030463500..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Brooklyn's Backyard: The BoathouseMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-60314421250454825542010-06-29T09:39:57.357-04:002010-06-29T09:39:57.357-04:00For about a year I lived and breathed that buildin...For about a year I lived and breathed that building as part of Audubon's fundraising team. I took several prospective donors to the visit the site while still under construction and picked most of their jaws up off the floor as they marveled at the huge restoration that was undertaken to return it to its former glory. One of them later awarded a grant for one million dollars, and every penny was well deserved.<br /><br />What I really admired about the project was the Park's unwavering comittment to keep this a vibrant public space, rather than turn it into a cash cow by making it a catering facility (though it does host weddings/parties in off hours) or trendy restaurant enjoyed by a lucky few.<br /><br />I swear that Prospect Park team didn't sleep for a week prior to the opening, and every drop of blood, sweat, and tears showed.The Countess of Nassau Countyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087321034069815300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-56070337929108186052010-05-19T00:15:42.275-04:002010-05-19T00:15:42.275-04:00i think my favorite place in Seattle is a toss up ...i think my favorite place in Seattle is a toss up between Olympic Sculpture Garden (you can see the Olympics and Puget Sound with big art-sy sculptures) or Volunteer Park with its beautiful greenhouse and art deco Asian Art Museum.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed you day at the park!RILEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291561695098924460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-27749952466453497492010-05-18T19:48:30.441-04:002010-05-18T19:48:30.441-04:00The last photo of the bridge, the reflection, the ...The last photo of the bridge, the reflection, the symmetry, that beautiful faded aqua/turquoise, the intricate fine detailing of the bridge.<br />Oh it so so beautiful. I just love it.Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-79562323946126041802010-05-18T15:05:47.854-04:002010-05-18T15:05:47.854-04:00New to your blog... suddenly addicted to your past...New to your blog... suddenly addicted to your past projects links! Thanks for sharing...<br /><br />My sister lives directly across the street from Prospect Park, what a divine place. The little zoo, the botanical garden... beautiful!The Starr Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487285062956599107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-32317752610960456432010-05-18T09:11:48.202-04:002010-05-18T09:11:48.202-04:00It would have been shameful to have torn down that...It would have been shameful to have torn down that gorgeous building. Things like that just aren't built anymore. Such a peaceful and serene place to visit.Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13561068432741217942010-05-17T21:32:40.349-04:002010-05-17T21:32:40.349-04:00Wave Hill in the Bronx is where its at. Get thee ...Wave Hill in the Bronx is where its at. Get thee to the Hill!!!COLLEEN ABDUL JABBARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14507071283128225884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37848510626438459552010-05-17T20:17:04.195-04:002010-05-17T20:17:04.195-04:00I can't imagine them ever wanting to take it d...I can't imagine them ever wanting to take it down! Good thing they didn't~ it's beautiful.Save the Date for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465022669968065452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-53653128304023252892010-05-17T17:59:21.043-04:002010-05-17T17:59:21.043-04:00I also thought of the SATC scene where Carrie meet...I also thought of the SATC scene where Carrie meets Mr. Big at the Boathouse and falls in the water. But pretty sure that would have been the boathouse in Central Park.<br /><br />At any rate, THIS boathouse is gorgeous and I am in love with the photo of the beautiful bridge. How lucky you are to have this park in your borough.<br /><br />If you were visiting my neck of the woods, I would direct you to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. I'm sure you would get some beautiful pictures there. www.morikami.org4DsfromLHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06383323057563007733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-6079182321437930272010-05-17T16:50:32.514-04:002010-05-17T16:50:32.514-04:00Beautiful - some day I may be able to travel to th...Beautiful - some day I may be able to travel to the States and your photos makes me want it even more. :-)tinajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107966080559159842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-7417633082945600272010-05-17T16:13:08.459-04:002010-05-17T16:13:08.459-04:00beautiful pictures!beautiful pictures!melissahttp://www.melissahon.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-41311941828649683042010-05-17T16:11:02.720-04:002010-05-17T16:11:02.720-04:00You always have such lovely photos, makes me want ...You always have such lovely photos, makes me want to visit ASAP!Connie @ SogniESorrisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518813441351667294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-45437109425344760142010-05-17T15:21:58.206-04:002010-05-17T15:21:58.206-04:00Based on how SATC depicts Brooklyn as some kind of...Based on how SATC depicts Brooklyn as some kind of jail sentence, I hightly doubt it was featured on that show. I don't watch Ugly Betty so Im not sure about that. Ive never seen the Prospect Park boathouse in a movie or tv show. Maybe you mean Central Park's boathouse?Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-42825207094723375362010-05-17T15:17:51.920-04:002010-05-17T15:17:51.920-04:00One of my favorite places to see is the Henry Merc...One of my favorite places to see is the Henry Mercer house -Fonthill- in Doylestown, PA. There is also the Moravian Tile Works which Mercer started and the Mercer Museum of 18th and 19th century artifacts. <br />Here is a link with a few pictures, but it doesn't do it justice: http://www.mercermuseum.org/mercer_museum.htm#mercer_directionsLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749500195480824210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-31752134002192199022010-05-17T13:18:08.331-04:002010-05-17T13:18:08.331-04:00That boat house is so pretty - and oddly familiar,...That boat house is so pretty - and oddly familiar, too. I think I saw it on both "Ugly Betty" and "Sex and the City". My favorite spot is Jamaica Pond, a pretty oasis in the city that I drive past every day on my way to work. There's a jogging path all the way around, and it's always bustling with people enjoying the nice weather.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-67378628627660503382010-05-17T12:56:43.161-04:002010-05-17T12:56:43.161-04:00Who knew Brooklyn could we so pastoral. My memorie...Who knew Brooklyn could we so pastoral. My memories of Brooklyn are centered on an adorable street of brownstones and a red-doored fire house in the middle of the block. My favorite place in Lancaster County is the five-mile walk over two covered bridges that is my neighborhood. For a visual visit see: http://graciousinteriors.blogspot.com/2010/05/sunday-afternoon-stroll.html.Mauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676756972085737610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-83188965372413624762010-05-17T12:10:45.296-04:002010-05-17T12:10:45.296-04:00Beautiful photos.Beautiful photos.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-8973794464572765932010-05-17T11:56:49.732-04:002010-05-17T11:56:49.732-04:00Beautiful! I'd love to visit the Boathouse som...Beautiful! I'd love to visit the Boathouse sometime. I recognize it from several movie sets, but your photos do it more justice than the big screen!Kim at Yellow Brick Homehttp://www.yellowbrickhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36435999461274192992010-05-17T11:30:57.523-04:002010-05-17T11:30:57.523-04:00The last photo showing the reflection of the bridg...The last photo showing the reflection of the bridge in the water is outstanding! In my town I love Washington Park, just up the hill from downtown Portland. It is amazing such an expanse of woods and gardens can be so close to the center of a city! <br /><br />Looking forward to photos from your last trip! JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-79842604278312240532010-05-17T11:23:29.319-04:002010-05-17T11:23:29.319-04:00Belle Isle in Detroit! It is a small isle off of ...Belle Isle in Detroit! It is a small isle off of Detroit and has some stunning views of the city and beautiful site seeing. Also, Henry Fords home in Dearborn, MI. I can't tell you how many times I take pictures there!Danielle and Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819018158052588426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-27164908265435211312010-05-17T11:09:39.107-04:002010-05-17T11:09:39.107-04:00this is so awesome- thank you! we'll be in NYC...this is so awesome- thank you! we'll be in NYC in sept so will definitely visit brooklyn now!<br />cheers nicola (south africa)nicolahttp://askashe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-46609896267922400142010-05-17T09:59:41.250-04:002010-05-17T09:59:41.250-04:00What a gorgeous bridge!
My favorite spot these da...What a gorgeous bridge!<br /><br />My favorite spot these days is the open fields in our area with blooming wildflowers in red, purple & white. I headed out on Saturday nice and early to get some photos.<br /><br />PS. I downloaded your Brooklyn Guide when we visited NYC in April. It was very handy! We walked across the bridge and hit Jacques Torres' place on the other side before getting some pizza!tracy @ monarchhttp://www.monarch-creations.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2047138684744244892010-05-17T09:50:05.084-04:002010-05-17T09:50:05.084-04:00Oh, that's delightful! My favorite spot in Vi...Oh, that's delightful! My favorite spot in Virginia beach is definitely the Botanical Gardens. It is unofficially divided into two section - planned garden and woodlands. The children's area has a splash-pad that my daughter adores while my husband and I prefer the English Garden. I thin, in fact, you may have just inspired today's post on Never a Plain Jane.Never A Plain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663921921684385606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-65059650905048582192010-05-17T09:24:37.862-04:002010-05-17T09:24:37.862-04:00How pretty. Thanks for sharing.How pretty. Thanks for sharing.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51132684277569953082010-05-17T08:51:02.746-04:002010-05-17T08:51:02.746-04:00Just lovely, without a doubt.Just lovely, without a doubt.Tonia Lee Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com