Signs of New York City

Forgotten-NY is a site that basically gives the layout of what all us New Yorkers take for granted day in and day out. It’s really an informative site that shares some of the NY’s forgotten elements. When looking through the webpage, I must admit for myself, I was rather surprised at all that are forgotten. There were so many common everyday attractions, that we hardly acknowledge. The significance of this webpage is to allow New Yorkers the chance to again become one with their city and appreciate all that is around them. To allow for tours and learning of the city we call home. It’s a stepping stone rather to the forgotten
New York’s signs caught my attention. Now I know the first thing you think of when you hear signs are those green boards with white writing. Little did we know this link was actually one that describes the other fascinating symbols we don’t notice much in New York. Signs that were there hundred of years, that had more than just direction significance to it.
     One sign from many in this category that I found interesting is the swastika. Many would automatically assume the swastika to be a symbol of hatred and power. Truth is the swastika does symbolize power, as well as prosperity. Though the government of this sign is non existent in our country the sign does live on in many areas of our city.
     Also the old Walk and don’t walk signals. According to the site, the only ones left are found in the hidden corners of the Bronx. Those signs were and still are what kept our city safe from a lot of fatal accidents. Now we are so very familiar with the symbols of a white man walking or the red hand flashing. Most people didn’t pay mind to the words. The conclusion came to be that many did not understand and so a symbolic version of the words later took place on many street corners of New York. Signs are a vital part of everyday life in NY.