Seeking New York: The Stories Behind the Historic Architecture of Manhattan--One Building at a Time
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789329174 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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You won't believe how wonderful this book is until you try it! (No, I am NOT Tom Miller's Mom!) I have loved Tom's blog "Daytonian in New York" ever since I discovered it a few years ago. He has the most wonderful write-ups and fabulous photos of probably thousands of buildings around Manhattan, mostly all residential. Anyone who says, NYC is all built up and modernized and nothing of old NY is left any more is . WRONG. Just go to the blog and sample the gems. Really great for someone who has a strong interest in urban and economic development. Got this as a gift for my husband for Xmas, and it's been a huge hit. He is loving the stories as well as the architecture -- well written and seems to be well researched. Very entertaining, offers a lot of insight into the history and evolution of modern city life in general and New York in particular. Really great for someone who has a strong interest in urban and economic development.. "Charming Intimate Tourbook of NYC" according to William Edward Arndt. Charming and quirky guide to some of the lesser known architectural treasures of New York City -- and lesser known stories about some of the famous buildings. The text is well written and informative, and the line drawings that accompany each entry are delightful.
He currently holds the rank of deputy inspector within the NYPD’s Auxiliary Police Force. Tom Miller moved to New York City in 1979 from Dayton, Ohio, bringing with him a passion for buildings. . In 2009 he started a blog, Daytonian in Manhattan, which has now reviewed over a thousand buildings, statues, and other points of interest
Follow the family feud that led to the construction of the luxurious Waldorf Astoria, or trace the decay of a once proud home to an increasingly humble storefront, delving into the surprising, sometimes scandalous, often touching stories of the people who lived there along the way. Alongside the details about each architect, dates, and styles, author Tom Miller reveals the joys, tragedies, and scandals of those who lived within. The island of Manhattan has been through remarkable architectural and social change throughout its history. Beautifully researched, engagingly presented, and richly detailed, Seeking New York is truly a must-read for anyone interested in the story of New York and how it got that way.. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings and photographs, engagingly presented, and richly detailed, this charming guide traces the architectural and social history of Manhattan one building at a time. Organized roughly by neighborhoods, this book explores the seemingly never-ending depths of architectural, personal, and social history of Manhattan, building by building. In addition to iconic structures, the book includes many off-the-beaten-path buildings that most guidebooks overlook, as well as notable buildings that no longer stand but remain key to Manhattan’s architectural history
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