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At Its 200th ‘Birthday,’ Fifth Avenue Looks to The Future With Plans for Revamp
A baker frosts the six-foot birthday cake honoring the 200th anniversary of Fifth Avenue, Dec. 8, 2024. Credit: Rachel Kahn/THE CITY The milestone was celebrated with car-free streets, food trucks, and a $150 million funding announcement from the mayor. This article originally appeared in The City. By Rachel Kahn Follow @x NEW YORK - What do you get the avenue that has everything for its birthday? Sidewalks already crowded for the holiday season spilled out onto the street on Fifth Avenue between 48th and 55th as part of a celebration to commemorate its 200th anniversary. The event, similar to Open Streets celebrations in the past few years, featured performances, food trucks, brand installations, and even a signature piney scent piped out from decor that dotted the sidewalks. Rita Stoddard and Lauren Brigman, a mother-daughter duo visiting from Florida, took a picture with one of the many signs that advertised the street’s big day. Br...
