Synopses & Reviews
Forty-three illustrations to color portray the changing face of a renowned metropolitan region. Ranging from the Dutch settlement of the 1600s to the bustling Gilded Age city of the 1890s, these masterful depictions offer fascinating backward glances at Wall Street, Coney Island, Grand Central Station, Chinatown, and other New York City landmarks and locales.
Synopsis
Forty-three sketches of Manhattan as it appeared in bygone centuries portray the changing face of a metropolitan region. Rather than depicting prominent individuals or significant events, these images reflect typical daily activities of city dwellers. Illustrations range from the Dutch settlement of the 1600s to the Gilded Age of the 1890s.
Synopsis
Sketches of Manhattan from 1642 through 1895 reflect the city's changing face. Rather than prominent individuals or significant events, these 43 images depict typical daily activities of city dwellers.