Two hundred years ago tomorrow, Manhattan's street grid system was adopted, and the Times has a fascinating look back on the planning process and how the grid has stood the test of time, and the challenges of automobiles, Central Park and more. The paper also tells the story of John Randel Jr., who executed the grid plan and was hated by many for it. But the coolest Times treat is the highly addictive interactive feature that lets you play around with the 1811 map and compare it to the street grid of today. [NYT]
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