Viewing NYC Category: Infrastructure

New York City's Dream Airport | A spread from the March 18, 1946 issue of Life Magazine for a "$3 billion project [that] would place a landing deck in midtown Manhattan," proposed by William Zeckendorf.

This is two images stitched together crudely. Originals found at <a href="http://longstreet.typepad.com/thesciencebookstore/2010/02/rootop-airport-east-river-nyc.html" rel="nofollow">Ptak Science Books</a>.

Check Out This Crazy 1940's Plan to Place an Airport on Midtown Manhattan Rooftops

by Matt Coneybeare

on May. 13, 2015 at 6:26 AM

at 6:26 AM on May 13, 2015

"How NYC Works" - Wastewater Treatment

"How NYC Works" Covers the Thousands Miles of New York's Complex Sewer and Waste Management System

by Matt Coneybeare

on Apr. 9, 2015 at 9:01 AM

at 9:01 AM on April 9, 2015

A mechanical rake at the Newtown Creek plant collecting solid waste, mostly wet wipes, for disposal.

Here's What Happens to All Those Wet Wipes You're Flushing

by Matt Coneybeare

on Mar. 13, 2015 at 10:44 AM

at 10:44 AM on March 13, 2015

Stay Connected

What Is Viewing NYC

Viewing NYC is a site that features videos and photos of the art, comedy, culture, food, history and events of New York City.

Random Post

A #J_train leaves the #111th_Street_Station.

Monday, May 1st, 2017, Good Morning!

Most Popular Posts This Week

Inside the NY Knicks' $1BN NBA Arena: Madison Square Garden Secrets | TFC Basketball

[VIDEO] Inside the NY Knicks' $1BN NBA Arena: Madison Square Garden Secrets

grandma

[WATCH] Hear What Crown Heights Used to Be Like From an 83-Year-Old Brooklyn Native

The Scots Who Built New York With John Kinnear, Historian Preservation Architect

[WATCH] The Scots Who Built New York With John Kinnear, Historian Preservation Architect

The Secret Multi-Millionaires of The Bronx

[WATCH] The Secret Multi-Millionaires of The Bronx

Find candy from your childhood in NYC's oldest candy shop | Neighborhood Treats

[WATCH] Find Candy From Your Childhood in New York City's Oldest Candy Shop

Acoustic Engineer Fixes NYC Subway, Parks and Buildings to Limit Noise | WSJ Pro Perfected

[WATCH] Acoustic Engineer Fixes NYC Subway, Parks and Buildings to Limit Noise

It Takes A Lot Of Machines To Make The Perfect Croissant

[VIDEO] Peek Inside a Brooklyn Croissant Factory

Empire State Plumbing: The Secret Behind Water at 1,454 Feet!

[WATCH] Empire State Plumbing: The Secret Behind Water at 1,454 Feet!

Tweets by viewingnyc

Stay Connected