Ditmas Parkers already have great scenery to distract us from our long commutes into Manhattan on the B and Q lines. Our route over the Manhattan Bridge gives us amazing views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Financial District, Chinatown, and Midtown. When the Waterfalls exhibit was on display, we could see all of them without having to get off the train. And when we go southbound we cut through our neighborhood's beautiful Victorian homes. We're really all set on the beautiful commute thing.
So I almost feel a little guilty every morning when we pass by Bill Brand's recently restored Masstransiscope. Last week Gothamist posted a vintage video where a reporter goes underground with Brand as he installs his colorful project. Check it out below:
To see the Masstransiscope in person, make sure you're looking out the right side of the train on the Manhattan bound B or Q between Dekalb and the bridge.
I caught this by accident the other day. It's between DeKalb and the bridge. Works best when the train moves at a constant speed (and when does that happen?!). We had stopped and started in the tunnel, which stops the effect but gives you a chance to study the work.
I love Masstransiscope. Years ago, when it was first being covered by graffitti, I wrote to Mayor Koch suggesting that people arrested for tagging ought to be given community service doing refurbishment of it. I'll take a trip just to see it! Thanks.
So I almost feel a little guilty every morning when we pass by Bill Brand's recently restored Masstransiscope. Last week Gothamist posted a vintage video where a reporter goes underground with Brand as he installs his colorful project. Check it out below:
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I caught this by accident the other day. It's between DeKalb and the bridge. Works best when the train moves at a constant speed (and when does that happen?!). We had stopped and started in the tunnel, which stops the effect but gives you a chance to study the work.
Very cool.
I love Masstransiscope. Years ago, when it was first being covered by graffitti, I wrote to Mayor Koch suggesting that people arrested for tagging ought to be given community service doing refurbishment of it. I'll take a trip just to see it!
Thanks.
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