Streets | Eastern Parkway, New York, NY
About the Episode
Enjoy a ride on America's first "parkway," designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as a tree-lined oasis for city dwellers.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 4m 19s
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Extras
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Web Exclusive: Dulles International Airport
Geoffrey Baer caught up with one of the mobile lounge drivers at Dulles Airport.2:46 -
Web Exclusive: Vanna Venturi House
Our own postmodern construction based on some of Venturi's principles.1:35 -
Web Exclusive: Walt Disney Concert Hall
Gehry utilized sophisticated computer software called CATIA in his design.3:25 -
Web Exclusive: Riverside, IL
Geoffrey Baer’s extended interview with Chicago cultural historian Tim Samuelson.2:58 -
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Web Exclusive: Southwest Washington, D.C.
Meet a long-time Southwest DC resident and hear his perspectives on urban renewal.5:08 -
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Web Exclusive: Pearl District, Portland, OR
Interview with Rick Gustafson of Portland Streetcar, Inc.3:51 -
Web Exclusive: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Boston, MA
Geoffrey Baer interviews a cemetery official about the notable graves and monuments.3:05 -
Web Exclusive: Squares of Savannah, Savannah, GA
Geoffrey Baer interviews a local expert about how the squares have changed.3:32
