Pratt Institute Library
designed by Tiffany

New York City hosted hundreds of “open houses” over the weekend. The event was called, “Open House, New York.” One could take advantage of free tours buildings, landmarks, universities, gardens, some of which are normally closed to the public.

We decided to visit Pratt Institute, Mr. Souci’s alma mater, (school of architecture) in Brooklyn, NY. There we found new buildings, toured several, and learned about the history of the school which was founded in the 1800’s, visited the incredible library (designed by Tiffany) and the sculpture gardens.

Bikes are a way of campus life.	A doggy waits for his masters to come out of the tour.
Wooden church in the background near the campus	Shadows across the beautiful window of the bursar’s office.

Below is the Clinton area of Brooklyn, and like many areas, it is full of beautiful Brownstones.
A while back the area was relatively dangerous, however, with gentrification, it is impossible to find a place that is affordable. Most brownstones begin at well over a million dollars.

The sculpture and rose garden.

All week I had a hankering for bratwurst.
So back to Queens to a German restaurant, Zum Stammtisch for a few huge plates of food–after a 1/2 hour wait.

Enough shnitzel for 2 days…

Ya think Sarah Palin had been there???

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reply mystied wrote on Oct 5, ’08 I thank you!!!

reply poetessgarden wrote on Oct 5, ’08 so many interesting things to see and do in NY…loved my visits there

reply pestep55 wrote on Oct 5, ’08 I am loving the tour /;-)

reply starfishred wrote on Oct 5, ’08 another great tour loving new york more and more

reply nemo4sun wrote on Oct 6, ’08 wonderfull:)

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Oct 6, ’08 nemo4sun said wonderfull 🙂 Thanks, Neeeeeem!

reply hadenough1 wrote on Oct 6, ’08 It is a city with lots to offer.

reply billatplay wrote on Oct 7, ’08 —- and lots of nice things to eat

reply teena2 wrote on Oct 9, ’08 What do the five statues represent?

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Oct 9, ’08 teena2 said What do the five statues represent? I believe the work is called “Welcome.” They are prisoners. It’s a very moving piece; the viewer feels that at any moment something might happen to them.

reply tulipsinspring wrote on Oct 30, ’08 There is not another city on earth quite like NYC. I loved this!!!

reply gilesy01 wrote on Nov 22, ’08 Nope, I definitely don’t fancy a bratwurst now.

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 22, ’08 Ok, have something else, thanks for the NY visit!

reply tulipsinspring wrote on Nov 22, ’08 I was drawn back here. I think I’m getting a message that I need to visit NYC soon. You make it seem so, so amazing!

reply seaelle wrote on Oct 14, ’09 great