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Photos: David Marc Fischer
Thursday, February 07, 2008
WHERE WAS I? As usual, it's somewhere in NYC. Anyone can play; just make sure you use a distinct moniker (and not Anonymous) so we can tell you apart from the other players. Leave your guesses in the comments section. Enjoy!
VISUAL CLUE ADDED FEBRUARY 8
VISUAL CLUE ADDED FEBRUARY 9
VISUAL CLUE ADDED FEBRUARY 10
Photos: David Marc Fischer
VISUAL CLUE ADDED FEBRUARY 8
VISUAL CLUE ADDED FEBRUARY 9
VISUAL CLUE ADDED FEBRUARY 10
Photos: David Marc Fischer
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Bergen Street between Hoyt and Nevins in Brooklyn? Apparently there was a trash burning problem there a few months back. Looks like we might know who was behind the whole thing...
Interesting guess...but no, Debbie. And I don't think I'd ever want to burn down my old 'hood.
Was this in Chinatown?
You're warm, Debbie!
Yeah, I woulda guessed a Chinese new year connection.
Well, it's not over yet!
Were you in Flushing?
You're cool, Deborah!
You were on Broome Street between Eldridge and Allen.
Very, very warm, Debbie. I'd like more specificity, though....
Across from the Greek Synagogue which is 280 Broome Street.
Debbie, you're getting a point for figuring out my location...but another point will go to the first person to clearly identify the place pictured in the photos!
I still do not know the place in the photos, but I have now learned a bit about the Romaniotes. Thanks!
It's funny: I figured I'd ask about the synagogue, which is very attractive, as a bonus point opportunity. But Debbie got it first, and Ellen picked up on its uniqueness. It's the only temple of its kind in the hemisphere, apparently.
Is it 279 Broome Street?
The Fulai Temple?
You got it, Deborah! It's the Fulai Temple, at 279 Broome Street. On the outside, it starkly contrasts the attractive Greek Jewish Temple across the street from it. Clicking on the photos, you can peer inside and see the shrines within.
I took the shots as I strolled through Chinatown on the first day of the New Year (of the Rat). Worshippers used the garbage can to burn slips of paper that I think symbolize money.
There's an interesting web installation about visiting this and other Chinatown temples. It's called Gods of Chinatown--check it out!
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