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[[ | [[File:VarsityHeights-GTAIV-northeastwards.jpg|thumb|376px|Varsity Heights, as viewed to the northeast from over [[Union Drive West]].]] | ||
'''Varsity Heights''' is a neighborhood in western [[Algonquin]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. It is bordered to the north by Topaz Street ([[North Holland]]); to the east by Frankfort Avenue ([[Middle Park]]); to the south by Quartz Street ([[Middle Park West]]); and to the west by the [[West River]]. | '''Varsity Heights''' is a neighborhood in western [[Algonquin]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. It is bordered to the north by Topaz Street ([[North Holland]]); to the east by Frankfort Avenue ([[Middle Park]]); to the south by Quartz Street ([[Middle Park West]]); and to the west by the [[West River]]. | ||
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The area is made up mostly by [[Vespucci University School of Law|Vespucci University]], whose buildings resemble those of [[wp:Columbia University|Columbia University]], the Ivy League school located in the Morningside Heights section of New York City. Landmarks include a miniaturized [[wp:Low Memorial Library|Low Memorial Library]] and [[wp:Butler Library|Butler Library]]. | The area is made up mostly by [[Vespucci University School of Law|Vespucci University]], whose buildings resemble those of [[wp:Columbia University|Columbia University]], the Ivy League school located in the Morningside Heights section of New York City. Landmarks include a miniaturized [[wp:Low Memorial Library|Low Memorial Library]] and [[wp:Butler Library|Butler Library]]. | ||
{{wide image|VarsityHeightsuniversity- | {{wide image|VarsityHeightsuniversity-GTAIV-panorama.jpg|1801px|Panorama of [[Vespucci University School of Law|Vespucci University]] in GTA IV.|alt=}} | ||
==Influences== | ==Influences== | ||
[[ | [[File:VarsityHeights-GTAIV-northwestwards.jpg|thumb|301px|The skyline of Varsity Heights at the Frankfort Avenue end, fronting [[Middle Park]].]] | ||
Varsity Heights based off of the real life New York City neighborhood [[wp:Morningside Heights|Morningside Heights]], with Vespucci University obviously meant to replicate [[wp:Columbia University|Columbia University]]. Ruby Street between Galveston Avenue and Ivy Drive South is a pedestrian-only pathway mainly used by students of the university to travel through the campus; it is directly influenced by the College Walk span of [[wp:116th Street (Manhattan)|116th Street]]. | Varsity Heights based off of the real life New York City neighborhood [[wp:Morningside Heights|Morningside Heights]], with Vespucci University obviously meant to replicate [[wp:Columbia University|Columbia University]]. Ruby Street between Galveston Avenue and Ivy Drive South is a pedestrian-only pathway mainly used by students of the university to travel through the campus; it is directly influenced by the College Walk span of [[wp:116th Street (Manhattan)|116th Street]]. | ||
Similar to Middle Park West, two high-rise apartments along Frankfort Avenue appear to mimic upscale apartment buildings along [[wp:Central Park West|Central Park West]], including an unnamed, largely nondescript twin tower apartment facing Middle Park, mirroring multiple twin-towered apartments along the real life Central Park West, including [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UWS/UWS008.htm | Similar to Middle Park West, two high-rise apartments along Frankfort Avenue appear to mimic upscale apartment buildings along [[wp:Central Park West|Central Park West]], including an unnamed, largely nondescript twin tower apartment facing Middle Park, mirroring multiple twin-towered apartments along the real life Central Park West, including [[wp:The Century (building)|The Century Apartments]] ([http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UWS/UWS008.htm 25 Central Park West]), [[wp:The Majestic (building)|The Majestic Apartment]] ([http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UWS/UWS016.htm 115 Central Park West]), [[wp:The San Remo|The San Remo Apartments]] ([http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UWS/UWS021.htm 145-146 Central Park West]) and [[wp:The Eldorado|The Eldorado]] ([http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UWS/UWS038.htm 300 Central Park West]); the game's rendition appears to adopt neoclassical motives at the base, similar to the San Remo. [[wp:The Beresford|The Beresford]] (http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UWS/UWS037.htm 211 Central Park West]) has also been replicated into the game, but has been cut down in size to feature only the eastern half of the building facing Middle Park, and is far less ornate than its real-life counterpart. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
The [[Subway in GTA IV|Liberty City Subway]] serves Varsity Heights at [[Quartz West]]. The station is located at the intersection of Quartz Street and Ivy Drive South, at the neighborhood's border with Middle Park West. This stop is located on the university campus, offering convenient access, and is just across the street from the park. The station is served at all times by the [[ | The [[Subway in GTA IV|Liberty City Subway]] serves Varsity Heights at [[Quartz West]]. The station is located at the intersection of Quartz Street and Ivy Drive South, at the neighborhood's border with Middle Park West. This stop is located on the university campus, offering convenient access, and is just across the street from the park. The station is served at all times by the [[Algonquin Outer Line]]. | ||
{{Algonquin neighborhoods}} | {{Algonquin neighborhoods}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Areas in Algonquin]] | ||