Gothamist: Why the Astor Place Cube Went Missing: Repairs!

cg

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:59:08 -0500

Cube is still gone. Nothing remains where it once stood. I don't think it's coming back.

matt

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:40:56 -0500

I nearly started crying when i saw it was gone. I have memories of sitting with my son and girl under the cube. Thank god it's coming back. I was ready to write off nyc as the destroyer of everything cool but luckily I can wait on that for the moment

Sami

Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:17:13 -0500

I work at the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and am heartened to see a story that reflects positively upon the agency (they are far and few between).

S.D.

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 17:50:43 -0500

Mystery Solved. It'll be cool being able to move it once again. Nice Email, I wonder if He'll ever rspond?

toyochin

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 16:40:36 -0500

Completely, utterly off topic: Tien, if you think the City Park Dept is fast acting, try taking photos without a permit at a NY State Park - they'll be on you like a dog on ham.

Mulder

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 16:29:27 -0500

Don't be taken in by the official story that they want you to believe. It was abducted by aliens.

la depressionada

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 14:24:13 -0500

my apartment is only a matter of yards from the cube. it has delighted me for more years than i care to admit. what's funny is that when i moved it it dominated that intersection. it was huge. now that that tower that looks something like the deathstar has gone up, the cube looks tiny.

ben

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 13:04:39 -0500

i think they should get rid of the cube and put in a Starbucks cause you know, there aren't enough in that area

Kate

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:50:08 -0500

Glad they're fixing it; when I tried to spin it, I felt it tilt, and I was afraid it was going to fall on me. Although I'm sure the Post would have a funny headline over the picture of my arms sticking out from under the cube.

Noneya

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:00:23 -0500

Darn you Gothamist!! It's 15F outside and you use a picture taken from the summer! AAARRGGHH!

rubik

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 11:31:37 -0500

A friend of mine actually recently spun the cube. But he really had to push hard--it seemed to be stuck with rust or gunk.

Jen

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 11:29:53 -0500

I know! I also never realized that the Department of Transportation was the custodian of the artwork as well.

tien

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 11:23:27 -0500

wow, people at the park's department read gothamist? they also seem to be a fast acting department, getting in contact so fast.