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The Eiffel Tower of the East Village: R.I.P.
May 13, 2008
The East Village is loaded with great buildings, famous homes and pieces of New York's history that reflect its ethnic diversity. But my favorite landmark has always been the Toy of Towers.The corner of Avenue B and Sixth Street has looked almost the same…
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