Transmitter Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Once upon a time (say, back in the 1930's) the WNYC radio transmitter occupied this spot along the East River.

Indeed, the single story white building (known as Transmitter House) in the background of this pic held the "workings" of the magic of early radio.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia dedicated the facility in 1936. A handsome, very business-like plaque attests to this landmark event.

The tower itself, dismantled long ago, once soared skyward from the building, reaching millions of New Yorkers with music, news and entertainment. 

City mothers and fathers got religion somewhere along the line. Nowadays the former site of the radio transmitter is a magnificent public space, the pride of Greenpoint. On any given day Moms and kids in strollers hang out and socialize in a top-notch playground. Bladers and joggers do their thing. And walkers with dogs on leashes also enjoy the world-class views across to Manhattan.

My panorama shot has been jiggered inside the SONY. The "look" is more watercolor than photographic.  The silhouette belongs to a new friend I met in Transmitter Park, who was walking his beagle when he and I struck up a thoughtful, memorable conversation.