Enchantment & Light Above the Worlds Most Iconic Skyline
The island of Manhattan is bound by the Hudson River on the west and the East River on the east. On the opposite shores of the East River, directly facing midtown Manhattan, lies Long Island City. In the days before Manhattan had its network of bridges and tunnels, Long Island City served as the nexus point for cargo traveling between the growing metropolis across the river and the as yet undeveloped Long Island interior and waterfront. Even today, the imposing gantries that hoisted rail cars from floats and barges stand like...more
