East Village's Alamo Cube sculpture removed for repairs
NEW YORK -- The giant cube in Astor Place has been removed from the East Village for repairs.
A crane lifted the 1,800-pound Alamo Cube on Monday night.
It used to spin when you pushed it but stopped working.
The Astor Place “Alamo” Cube has been a symbol of the East Village for decades. Last night The Cube was removed as part of an agreement between NYC DOT & the Tony Rosenthal Art Estate. Restoration will be complete this summer when it’s expected to return to its spinning glory. pic.twitter.com/Crq8QUGp88
— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) May 9, 2023
The cube will be refurbished and returned. It's expected to be spinning again by August.
The sculpture has been a key fixture of the neighborhood since 1968.
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