tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post2949697204518867674..comments2024-03-19T19:48:17.585-04:00Comments on New York Daily Photo: The WatchtowerBrian Dubéhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579167361224067819noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-45906900038538873382008-02-09T14:25:00.000-05:002008-02-09T14:25:00.000-05:00When their buildings were unconnected, they might ...When their buildings were unconnected, they might walk down sidewalks ten-abreast at "shift changes" and sweep passerby aside. So they connected buildings via underground tunnel, but this made them a "secretive cult," attempting to isolate their folk from the real world.<BR/><BR/>It's a challenge for any neighborhood to bear that much tax-exempt property, even if the tax-exempt organization was responsible for keeping the area respectable during harsher times. So phasing out operations there in favor of more rural settings is probably a win-win.<BR/><BR/>I'm told that a ploy for them regarding neighbor relations came with their restoration of one of the hotels they own (was it the Towers?) The top floor is a grand ballroom at which everyone celebrated many years ago when the Brooklyn Dodgers won the pennant. More folks claim to have been at that event than the ballroom could have held. Bethel workers meticulously restored the room to it's original condition (with old photos and memorabilia?) and invited all in the area to open house. No witnessing of any sort. Just reminiscing. It improved community relations a lot.tom sheepandgoatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519896568648043000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-63427428550940634872008-01-25T18:18:00.000-05:002008-01-25T18:18:00.000-05:00Interesting it was used on I am legend poster! We ...Interesting it was used on I am legend poster! We are enjoying the irony!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-66245773942540401532008-01-05T17:07:00.000-05:002008-01-05T17:07:00.000-05:00For the comment about "billboard removal" I was in...For the comment about "billboard removal" I was informed once that the Watchtower wanted to remove the sign in order to save costs on electricity from powering it but the city of New York stopped them from doing it because of it's historical significance to the waterfront landscape. I heard that the city now subsidizes it being there and lighting up at night...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-63948873995913782532007-12-27T16:31:00.000-05:002007-12-27T16:31:00.000-05:00People may hate them coming to the door, but Brook...People may hate them coming to the door, but Brooklyn Heights should thank God for those JW's! They MADE that place worth something like everything else they touch. Perhaps their God is stronger then yours. Hmm maybe they should inherit the Earth, just imagine the equity. . .perhaps the WT will be the only thing left standing after God destroys the wicked.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Nice writeup BTW, I admire the tolerant. After all someone has to tolerate you ; )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-2762360705870029632007-09-01T02:25:00.000-04:002007-09-01T02:25:00.000-04:00Headquarters! ThanksHeadquarters! ThanksSacchielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413897109947551054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-71484149578271628712007-08-30T00:49:00.000-04:002007-08-30T00:49:00.000-04:00The first year I was in NYC, I went to explore Bro...The first year I was in NYC, I went to explore Brooklyn Heights and got lost in complete JW territory. A bit "surreal", to remain PC. ;)• Eliane •https://www.blogger.com/profile/17535070160739138725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-82962836259892806862007-08-29T10:14:00.000-04:002007-08-29T10:14:00.000-04:00I live in Brooklyn and the JWs are always ringing ...I live in Brooklyn and the JWs are always ringing my bell on Sundays. No wonder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-8839689209099176382007-08-29T08:44:00.000-04:002007-08-29T08:44:00.000-04:00Fascinating story, I'd be interested in finding ou...Fascinating story, I'd be interested in finding out how so much money is being made, especially if it is other than real estate appreciation -- I know JW is now building in other parts the the country, where never used to see them ...indieperfumeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933060392329498890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-89959438672613405872007-08-29T07:29:00.000-04:002007-08-29T07:29:00.000-04:00Well, I'll try to stay neutral on this one, but pe...Well, I'll try to stay neutral on this one, but perhaps a very large sign and billboard removal campaign could improve the landscape:)Brian Dubéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579167361224067819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23925148.post-35090378264915723482007-08-29T03:54:00.000-04:002007-08-29T03:54:00.000-04:00Just a theological thought: When the wicked are de...Just a theological thought: When the wicked are destroyed, wouldn't it also be a good time for God to remove ugly buildings like the watchtower that obstructs the divine beauty of the Brooklyn Bridge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com