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This site contains student blog posts and teaching materials related to ENG 1101: Composing Abstractions, which was taught at New York City College of Technology in Fall 2012 as part of a learning community with the Architecture Department. The content … Continue reading

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Grand Central Terminal

  Grand Central Terminal Grand Central Terminal also just shortened to simply Grand Central is a terminal station at 42 street and Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the largest train station in … Continue reading

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Ross Barnes- MetLife Tower

  Ross Barnes 12/19/12 Professor Gold The Life of A tower: The MetLife Tower The Metropolitan Life Insurance tower also known as the met life tower is located on Madison Avenue across from Madison square garden. Designed by Napoleon Lebrun … Continue reading

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The Barclays Center Arena – Williams Guerrier

Williams Guerrier Professor Gold English Composition I December, 11 2012 Controversy Within The Barclays Center There are many ways in which a building or landmark can be criticized, but there are four modes of Architectural criticisms that are often used … Continue reading

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Wall Street: The Heart of the Financial District

Raveena Bahadur Professor Gold ENG 1101 December 18, 2012 Final Project Assignment- Wall Street The financial district of New York, better known as Wall Street, has been a very popular area to tour. The buildings and symbols attract tourists to … Continue reading

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Central Park The Beauty of New York by Manuel Margarito

Manuel Margarito Professor Gold 12/11/12 Central Park The Beauty of New York by Manuel Margarito Central Park is a beautiful place to visit. It’s one of the many landmarks in New York. The park has a wonderful history. Central Park, … Continue reading

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The Woolworth Building: The Power of Nickel and Dimes

Stefon Gordon Professor Gold ENG 1101 December 18, 2012 The Woolworth Building: The Power of Nickel and Dimes When people think about New York City the first thing that comes to mind is skyscrapers. Many people know that the city … Continue reading

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Diego Vega – The Riverside Church

Diego Vega Professor Gold ENG 1101 December 18, 2012 THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH New York is the city that features the ancient and modern architecture. The Riverside Church is one of the most important, and emblematic Baptist ancient churches established in Manhattan … Continue reading

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9/11National Memorial

Stephanie Sanchez Professor Mathew Gold English 1110 December 18, 2012   THE POOLS OF MEMORIES 9/11 September 11,2001, the blackest day to Americans. September 11 was the date of the terrorist attack carried out by a militant group Al- Qaeda … Continue reading

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franklin rojas hearst tower essay

Franklin Rojas   Professor Gold   ENG 1101   December 18, 2012   Hearst Tower: The first New York City Landmark Of The 21st Century   The City of New York, a place we call home with many historic moments. … Continue reading

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