Now, as the Village's restaurant scene is rebounding, Cornelia Street is a destination again.

At that time, Cornelia Street was becoming a restaurant row.

Pearl Oyster Bar, the fish diner on Cornelia Street, is popular but small.

At a small, round table at a sidewalk cafe on Cornelia Street, my future husband waxed romantic.

Both are on Cornelia Street, just north of Bleecker.

Six years ago, she was standing in line at a cheese shop on Cornelia Street, talking to an 87-year-old woman.

It was five flights down to Cornelia Street below.

Also making appearances are a number of nonmoonlighters who credit Cornelia Street with helping to shape their artistic work.

Precincts like the congested blocks around Cornelia Street became picturesque cityscapes.

The ambience of the Village in the teens can best be glimpsed by walking down Cornelia Street, off the avenue.