An artist's community in the West Village. Housed in the former Bell Labs, whose inventions include the vacuum tube, the LP, the telephone, cell phone technology and the television.
Actually, the balconies are fire escapes. Since Westbeth is a fire-proof building, if your neighbor has a fire in his apartment, he can climb out of his window into yours, and vice versa. They're not meant for sunbathing.
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I like this a lot. The blue-silver tones are very nice and the rounded vs. the square is great. Nice composition.
very cool. I have to wonder whether anyone really uses those balconies. They look iffy.
Another beautiful study in contrasts and repetition, -- barbara
Fascinating lines.
Bethune St?
A marvelous find and description.
Great perspective. Hopefully the legacy of inventiveness acts as inspiration to the artists.
I think, if I recall correctly, that those are not balconies per say, but used as fire escapes.
How about some weird balconies??????
I wouldn't go out on those things!
Lots of squares, but softened by the curves. Very fitting for the history.
Great architecual shoot.like it.
Excellent perspective !
like this picture a lot !
Formidable.
Actually, the balconies are fire escapes. Since Westbeth is a fire-proof building, if your neighbor has a fire in his apartment, he can climb out of his window into yours, and vice versa. They're not meant for sunbathing.
What a great pattern of arresting shapes! Cool shot.
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