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Rockefeller Center – New York

4 July 2009 13 Comments

During one of my visits to New York, I visited Rockefeller Center. It is one of the attractions of New York city, an art deco marvel consisting of around 20 commercial buildings covering 11 acres in midtown Manhattan. Named after the multi-millionaire, John D. Rockefeller, who leased the space for a commercial district.

Statue of Atlas

The statue of Atlas holds an interesting story. It is said Atlas resembled Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator and hence the statue was picketed upon its unveiling. And I thought controversies related to statues happen only in India.
Can you see Roman similarities in this statue ?

The arcade of Rockefeller Center is the most popular route of tourists. There were restaurants all over the place but the center garden makes way to the sub-ground restaurant area which becomes an ice skating rink in wintertime. At Christmas, the whole place is decorated beyond recognition.

The murals and mosaics have been wonderfully preserved and give a museum like atmosphere to your visit. When you walk around you’ll find some interesting art works gracing these outdoor edifices.

I saw this slanted pole in the Center. The pole with people on it was kept in such a way that it looked like people from all walks of life were ‘going to the moon’.

Walking to the Moon

How small it looks in front of skyscrapers. To capture this shot I had to take it at an angle.

I think it was a temporary structure at that time. I am not aware if it has become a permanent one since I haven’t been able to visit the Rockefeller center after that.

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13 Comments »

Deepu said:

Danke je, I am planning to visit NY this summer.

# 5 July 2009 at 7:35 AM

Cuckoo (author) said:

Deepu,
Great !! Let me know if this structure is still there or not.

For how many days are you going there ?

# 5 July 2009 at 10:08 AM

Deepu said:

Sure. It is going to be short. Spent a long weekend with some friends. I might just drive across the border.

# 6 July 2009 at 8:10 AM

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# 8 July 2009 at 8:22 PM

Cuckoo (author) said:

Deepu,
Driving across the border ? Now you are making me jealous.

Prax,
I have already done that. Next month’s bill should see some changes.

# 9 July 2009 at 12:48 AM

Rajesh said:

The snap is beautiful. Should that be globe in his hands.

# 9 July 2009 at 12:50 PM

Celine said:

Hi Cuckoo,

This post brought back memories. Years back, I’ve been to this place a few days after Christmas and seen it beautifully decorated, and many enjoying the ice skating. Brrrr..the freezing temperatures of New York in winter.*shivering*

# 9 July 2009 at 10:16 PM