Tag Archives: architecture

Brut Force

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Hard hulking structures, recessed windows, abrasive raw concrete. These are the hallmarks of some of New Haven’s most striking buildings—enormous, bare creations that inspire gut reactions, often of distaste (more…)

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Stone Turned

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It was 1822. The population of the United States had just crossed 10 million. James Monroe was in his second term as president, having won all but a single electoral vote. In New Haven, cattle-grazing had been banished from the Green (more…)

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Going Medieval

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A photo essay. To view all 14 images, check out the email edition. (more…)

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Once Removed

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A photo essay. To view all 15 images, check out the email version. (more…)

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Shadowy Figures

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A photo essay. To view all 12 images, check out the email edition. (more…)

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Archery 101

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At Yale, there are arched backs in Dance Studies classes and at Salsa Under the Stars sessions. Arched brows as curious, libidinous college students scope out classmates. Arch nemeses whenever Harvard comes to town.  (more…)

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Suburban Planning

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Beaver Hills is on a hill, though you won’t find any actual beavers.  (more…)

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Old-Timers

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A time traveler from New Haven’s colonial days would barely recognize it today. (more…)

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Checking It Out

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When I woke up at the Hotel Marcel and pressed the Morning button on the bedside console, the blackout shade rolled steadily up to reveal the (more…)

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Entertainment Center

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Few buildings in New Haven have stirred more sentiment—positive or negative—than the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (more…)

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