Step back to early 20th-century New York through a richly illustrated guide. This book collects photographs and captions that spotlight the city’s icon ic landmarks, parks, monuments, and grand buildings as they looked around 1910–1915. With detailed captions, it covers major sites like the Maine Monument at Central Park, the Grand Central Terminal complex, and famous hotels, helping readers understand the city’s growth, architecture, and public spaces during that era. The volume reflects the work of Irving Underhill and other contributors, preserving a snapshot of New York’s architectural and cultural landscape from this vibrant period. See the Maine Monument and Central Park landmarks as they were celebrated in public memory. - Learn about iconic structures like Grand Central Terminal, the Plaza and Waldorf-Astoria hotels, and Madison Square Garden. - Discover notes on museums, libraries, and notable public spaces that shaped the city’s identity. - Appreciate early 20th-century photography and the presentation of a city in motion, from bridges to theaters. Ideal for readers of urban history, historic photography, and fans of classic New York.
| Gtin | 09780265858585 |
| Age_group | ADULT |
| Condition | NEW |
| Gender | UNISEX |
| Product_category | Gl_book |
| Google_product_category | Media > Books |
| Product_type | Books > Subjects > History > Americas > United States > State & Local |