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    Posted 2 months ago

    si197981
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    Cobblestone streets in New York City mainly date to the late-19th century, and Belgian blocks were used to replace previous dirt roads. They remained in popularity until the 1920s-1930s. The three stones in my possession are reclaimed artifacts, which are sold to the public for namely landscaping. My interest is directed to historical preservation, as the blocks are over a century old and witnessed significant transformation in the urban landscape throughout the years.

    It is estimated, based on a NYCDOT statistic, that less than fifteen miles of cobblestone streets remain in all five city boroughs. Most of them are primarily in the financial district of Lower Manhattan.

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 2 months ago
      I'm a NYer and appreciate this interesting info about cobblestones

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