Category Archives: historic photographs

One Last Look at the TWA Flight Center

Posted on October 20, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Portfolio Editor The iconic TWA Flight Center opened recently to the public for a last and intimate look at the terminal before it’s adapted into a conference center and hotel by a private developer. Designed by celebrated … Continue reading →

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The Difference Makers 101: The Port Authority is Born

Posted on October 6, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Gregory Quinn, Special to the Port Authority Part One: Governor Alfred Smith In this new series, we’ll take an occasional and deeper look at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Difference Makers, the men and women … Continue reading →

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A Labor Day Salute to the Port Authority Sandhogs

Posted on September 7, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Portfolio Editor “As word of the bizarre world under the river became known to the public, people envisioned a race of superhuman men who were able to work under impossible conditions.  But the sandhogs were very human.” … Continue reading →

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