Guide to New York City Landmarks - Couverture souple

New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471369004 ISBN 13 : 9780471369004

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Five boroughs rich with history and one guide to it all. The official and only complete guide to New York City's landmarks, this beautiful Third Edition has been updated to include 128 new individual sites and sixteen new historic districts. Mayor Michael Bloomberg opens this treasure trove of historical discovery with an elegant Foreword. What follows are insightful descriptions of more than 1,000 individual landmarks and 84 historic districts. Everyone will feel like a native New Yorker when they quickly point out landmarks with the help of 80 easy to read maps. This new edition also features new photographs, enhanced maps, and more than a dozen themed sections that make it easy to create a customized sightseeing experience. New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (New York, NY) is the agency responsible for identifying and designating local landmarks and historic districts. Established in 1965 in response to the destruction of the original Penn Station, the agency is comprised of eleven members appointed by the mayor and a professional staff.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

"From cover to cover, you′ll be able to see why New York City is the Capital of the World." ––Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor, New York City.

The official and complete guide to New York City′s landmarks and historic districts.

This brand–new edition of the Guide to New York City Landmarks shows you the best of classic New York buildings and places––what they are, where they are, and how to find them. With up–to–date entries on individual landmark buildings and interiors, scenic landmarks, and historic neighborhoods, this guide has it all.

Covers all five boroughs
∗ Features more than 750 landmarks and 68 historic districts
∗ Contains 70 quick–reference maps––ideal for walking tours
∗ Includes a row house architectural style guide
∗ Comes with an easy–to–use index.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471369004
• ISBN 13: 9780471369004
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 464
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible