Gargoyles in New York City
with the weather getting warmer and walking slowing down to a civilized pace, we're starting to notice the simple beauty of the city again. like the wonderful and historic carved stone images that can be found in virtually any neighborhood with old buildings. here's a round up of some great photos and information to help you spot them...

Forgotten NY offers a fantastic page on the subject with tons of info, history, GREAT photos, and lots of locations and addresses.
New York Carver has many amazing galleries from around for New York City. like this one from Harlem, and this one of Avenue C (plus more galleries from around the world) you can click the small b&w thumbnails to open big, beautiful, color enlargements!
Rion's mesmerizing photos - Holding Up Skyscrappers, Gargoyles of New York City
Lost New York, a photographic essay - documents the destruction of many of New York City's 19th century buildings
a cool piece from students at Fordham U. - Gargoyles the Funny and the Grotesque in NYC
and more great photos from around the city on the GammaBlaBlog