Pier 54, New York, NY
It’s not “Studio” 54, but this pier has an attachment to one of the biggest disasters in sailing history. Pier 54 was supposed to be the dock where the Titanic reached New York City, which got the Carpathia instead of the massive ship that sank after hitting an iceberg.
In its heyday of Atlantic crossings, one could see magnificent ships from famous companies such as Cunard, White Star, and French Line. While not an entire museum, the old gate at the pier is still available to see today, and it’s a look back at some history that never was. So if you’re in the area, check it out!
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Once on the Victoria Beach, do you walk north or south along the beach to the tower?
OMG my school, the Fashion Institute of Technology took us here as field trip, I guess. I graduated in 1979. It was an art history course.
Interesting tidbits of information about each of these “finds” for those who travel around our country !
Huell Howser of Calgold once did a whole segment on this. Fascinating!
Discovered this place with a friend and Tourguide colleague, while touring downtown LA. I bought several books then.
During covid, they found a way to remain in business, by going online, which made me feel better, because I love the building and the store. Right across is an old building dating from the beginning of the Cinema, where stars like Charles Chaplin used to stay and they now have a French Restaurant, which I hope remained in business during covid. Too many Los Angelinos, don’t even know that part of Los Angeles where the Movie Industry really took off after escaping the Monopoly of Thomas Edison, with the silent version of the Count of Monte Christo.
An Iconic monument to visit.
I lived in Wilmette in 1966.
Chet Zaneski