Thursday, February 16, 2012

Mapping Albany Streets

Starting point:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1030+Madison+Avenue,+Albany,+New+York+12206&hl=en&ll=42.665602,-73.789179&spn=0.00811,0.01929&sll=42.664719,-73.789179&sspn=0.00811,0.01929&hnear=1030+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12203&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A


Between W. Lawrence Street and S. Main. Litter left on the street, around 3:30, Tuesday, 2/14/12.



Near S. Main and Partridge Streets. [Approximately 1020.] More trash awaiting removal, cars parked on the street. Around 3:40, Tuesday 2/14/12.



Near Partridge and Ontario. Dilapidated store front, reflection of car and house in the windows. [Approximately 872.] Around 4, Tuesday 2/14/12.



Near 860 Madison Ave. Smiling boy walking dog. Around 4, Tuesday 2/14/12.




850 Madison Avenue. No trespassing gate and sign into the parking lot. Around 4, Tuesday 2/14/12.



Man walking in front of the community center, 836 Madison. Between Ontario and Quail. Around 4:15, Tuesday 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Quail+Street+and+madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&sll=42.659468,-73.779695&sspn=0.002028,0.004823&hnear=Madison+Ave+%26+Quail+St,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=16


Family waiting for bus, corner of Quail and Madison. Around 4:15, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=718+madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.657997,-73.778&spn=0.008111,0.01929&sll=42.65819,-73.777758&sspn=0.001022,0.002411&hnear=718+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=16


Bike leaning on a fence, man walking up the street, 718 Madison, near S. Lake. Around 4:15, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=633+madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.656466,-73.774631&spn=0.008111,0.01929&sll=42.656415,-73.774654&sspn=0.001022,0.002411&hnear=633+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=16


Albany Medical Building, sign out front, stairs, street. Approximately 633 Madison. Around 4:30, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=580+madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.655365,-73.772829&spn=0.006005,0.009645&sll=42.655149,-73.773037&layer=c&cbp=13,215.31,,0,0&cbll=42.655365,-73.772829&hnear=580+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=17&iwloc=A&panoid=rTupxieH41J_XeZ0WqS6LA


Approximately 580 Madison, speckled brick, men in the background, stairs, railing, derby on the sidewalk. Around 4:30, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=578+madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.655299,-73.772714&spn=0.006005,0.009645&sll=42.655093,-73.772963&layer=c&cbp=13,189.6,,0,0.6&cbll=42.655299,-73.772714&hnear=578+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=17&iwloc=A&panoid=W42ovO0LGP1fFOIAAALLdw


Near 578. Men standing by a truck, stoops, woman standing at the corner, parked car. Around 4:30, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=madison+Avenue+and+new+scottland,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.654935,-73.77211&spn=0.006005,0.009645&sll=42.654945,-73.772096&layer=c&cbp=13,265.76,,0,6.29&cbll=42.654849,-73.772198&hnear=Madison+Ave+%26+New+Scotland+Ave,+Albany,+New+York&t=m&z=17&panoid=z-HRj-r0ZY4W3Mzx6tjRSQ


Corner of New Scottland and Madison, woman standing, man in background, car turning. Around 4:30, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=633+madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.656466,-73.774631&spn=0.008111,0.01929&sll=42.656415,-73.774654&sspn=0.001022,0.002411&hnear=633+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=16


Woman walking down the street in front on 560, uneven sidewalks. Around 4:40, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=476+Madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.653336,-73.769273&spn=0.001501,0.002411&sll=42.653101,-73.769524&layer=c&cbp=13,235.99,,1,7.76&cbll=42.653336,-73.769273&hnear=476+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=19&iwloc=A&panoid=s7yycBKC3mhrNw3kDjKqjg



476 Madison, "me" sized door, next to a stoop, bared windows. Around 4:40ish, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

Ending point:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=448+Madison+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&hl=en&ll=42.652552,-73.768494&spn=0.01201,0.01929&sll=42.653336,-73.769273&sspn=0.001509,0.002411&hnear=448+Madison+Ave,+Albany,+New+York+12208&t=m&z=16&lci=com.panoramio.all


Old man riding bike in front of Lionheart, traffic, gas station. Around 4:40, Tuesday, 2/14/12.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Saratoga Springs, New York. Then and Now:

Location one:

http://maps.google.com/?ll=43.077352,-73.781862&spn=0.016488,0.038581&t=m&z=15

Photographer, unknown. Congress Park with the backdrop of the Grand Union Hotel. Circa 1914.

Congress Park. The Grand Union is gone and more trees have been planted. 1/29/12. 
Location two:



Photographer: H.B. Settle. 41 Phila Street. "Joe's Delicatessen and Restaurant. Circa 1937. 


Peabody's Sports bar. 41 isn't even addressed. 1/29/12.

Location three: 



Photographer, H.B. Settle. 445-447 Broadway. "Ford's Restaurant." Circa 1934. 


Broadway Salon, Coffee Traders, Suave Fair. 1/29/12. 

Location four:



Gustave Lorey Photographer Studio, Joseph B. Gurtler. Phila and Broadway, "Insurance Real Estate." Circa 1938. 


Phila and Broadway, Cigar Shop. 1/29/12.

Location five: 




Photographer, H.B. Settle. 340-342 Broadway. "Colonial Restaurant," "Library." Circa 1937.


Eddie Bauer, Insurance company, Jewelry Store. 1/29/12.