T206 Burch "Statue of Liberty" ???

[MVSNYC]

Hi Ted- he probably took you to Dumbo or Brooklyn Heights, it's developed as park space along the river...I doubt he took you to the same Navy Yard I'm talking about, as you'd need credentials to access...unless there's some park space adjacent to the Navy Yard, which is possible.

[barrysloate]

The section Ted referred to starts around Atlantic Avenue and heads north into Brooklyn Heights, just past the Brooklyn Bridge. It is now the centerpiece of the new waterfront development in our area that includes a soccer field, volleyball courts, restaurants, basketball courts, and is still being built at this time.

We indeed went there with Ted and Charlotte just about a month ago. The Statue of Liberty is clearly visible from that end of the old Navy Yard, as well as both Ellis Island and Governor's Island. That said, it's a bit of a stretch to say the SOL is in the background on the Burch card, but you never know. The statue celebrated its 25th anniversary in May, 1908, so the timing is about right.

[MVSNYC]

Hi Barry, that's exactly where I thought you took him, great area.

I'm also in the "it's a stretch" boat regarding SOL...

NYC dinner soon?

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Hi Barry, that's exactly where I thought you took him, great area.

I'm also in the "it's a stretch" boat regarding SOL...

NYC dinner soon?

Hi Michael- I posted a month or two ago about a NY dinner, but got no responses. It takes a little extra effort to get everyone moving. We must be getting older.

[sac_bunt]

Here is the comparative image from Google Maps from the Brooklyn Navy Yard of the grainy SoL in the distance... looks close to Burch's background.

[Bigb13]

Looks dam close to me.