Brooklyn Farmer is an interesting documentary which follows local rooftop farmers Brooklyn Grange as they plan a new rooftop farm in BK.

Brooklyn Farmer explores the unique challenges facing Brooklyn Grange, a group of urban farmers who endeavor to run a commercially viable farm within the landscape of New York City. As their growing operation expands to a second roof, the team confronts the realities inherent in operating the world’s largest rooftop farm in one of the world’s biggest cities.

The film is currently available for rent or purchase on Vimeo. Follow the documentary's Facebook page for up to date screening info.

Aerial footage of Madison Square Park. Featuring: The FlatIron Building, the Met Life Building, Madison Square Park Tower, One Madison, New York Life Building and the Empire State Building.

The music featured in the video is "Easy Sunday" and "A Caring Friend" by Bad Snacks

After laying it's first cornerstone in 1858, construction on St. Patricks Cathedralin midtown Manhattan lasted decades due mostly to the Civil War. Upon completion in 1879, it dominated over the relatively small structures which surrounded the area at that time, as evidenced by this photo.

Just a short 15 years after St. Patricks Cathedral's dedication, an established photographer by the name of John S. Johnston captured it in all of it's glory, shown here complete with a horse drawn carriage and a few distant pedestrians.