James Dean in New York

1950s icon James Dean's career was floundering in Hollywood. He went to New York and honed his craft on the stage and in many early TV dramas. While there, he lived in this New York City Apartment.



Dean walked up these stairs to get to his rooftop apartment:



Want to go in?



The interior is slightly different, but overall, very much the same:



Compare with this vintage Sanford Roth shot:



Where Dean bathed:



The rooftop and its views are incredible:



I was able to do a photo shoot with actor/singer Dominic Scaglione, Jr. who is best known (so far) for playing the lead in the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys.”



Wearing a Rebel Jacket from Daddy O's.





The view as you exit the building:



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