Beating the Heat with Sprinklers on Essex

The ABC Playground at the southeast corner of East Houston and Essex Streets is known, in part, for its central sprinkler system. On sweltering days like this, it’s mighty appealing.

Still haven’t seen any open fire hydrants yet. It’s only a matter of time…




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