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Exploring Governors Island

  • by The Random Compass
  • Posted on August 10, 2016November 12, 2016
  • Abandoned

Explore an Island in the New York City harbor that was once a U.S. army military base dating back to the 1700’s. Today it’s a National Landmark open to the public.

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What is this? An ear?

  • by The Random Compass
  • Posted on April 14, 2016August 10, 2016
  • America

Take a look at a temporary art installation at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. A 30 foot pool towers over tourists for two months during the Spring of 2016.

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September 9th, 2001 – A Clear Day Just Before The Day

  • by The Random Compass
  • Posted on September 11, 2015September 11, 2016
  • America
Twin Tower photo two days before the attacks

How one person was compelled to take two photos of the World Trade Center just days before the towers fell.

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A Look At A 19th Century Sea Captain’s Home

  • by The Random Compass
  • Posted on October 17, 2014
  • History

A quick look at the historic house of a successful New England Whaler.

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The Other Side of Ellis Island

  • by The Random Compass
  • Posted on September 30, 2014January 6, 2019
  • Abandoned

A look into the non-public side of Ellis Island and how some of the now abandoned portions of the hospital complex look today.

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