William McGovernMorningside Dr between W 121st St and W 122nd StHeart Four · Location 409 · Drawn July 2004Download photograph 1Download photograph 2Download photograph 3Download photograph 4Download photograph 5Download photograph 6Download photograph 7Download photograph 8Download photograph 9Download photograph 10Download photograph 11Download photograph 12Download photograph 13Download photograph 14Download photograph 15Download photograph 16Show all 16 photographsVideo podcast0:00South of West 121st Street on Morningside Drive is a building labeled Shelburne Hall.0:07To the left of the main entrance of 110 is a concrete and brick moat below the surface of the sidewalk.0:14On the far left-hand side of this moat is a tall black door with metal mesh.0:20Drawing was made just to the right of it on the light yellow painted brick surface.0:25This is William McGovern. He was drawn in July of 2004. His drawing is counting one person.0:35Down in this space, another moat. This is the building that had the most beautiful couple0:41emerge from it, but the drawing was done down here, if not on this wall. These are just a0:48It's a thrilling space. They're all over the city. People are all aware of them.0:54They serve a very clear function. It's actually being utilized right this moment.0:59They allow some light in.1:02Mary McGovern said her husband must have been one of the first firefighters at the World Trade Center1:08because the 2nd Battalion, which he led, was stationed only a quarter of a mile away.1:13She described her husband as a larger-than-life type of guy.1:18When he walked into the room, everyone knew he was there.1:21He liked to entertain and make sure everyone was having a good time.← Location 408Heart Four · Location 409Location 410 →
