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This photo was published on the front page of The New York Times

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Painters reproduced the work a square at a time

Gotham Grid processing-sub-photo This photo was published onAerial view of Manhattan, showing illuminated rows of streets and avenues, March 21, 2011. The city was marking the 200th anniversary of the 1811 plan that created a grid system for the city. The grid gave developers and, later, tourists order, access and predictability. It has proved surprisingly resilient, accommodating motor vehicles and Central Park.