Seeking New York by Tom Miller

Seeking New York by Tom Miller

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. The island of Manhattan has been through remarkable architectural and social change throughout its history. Organized roughly by neighborhoods, this book explores the seemingly never-ending depths of architectural, personal, and social history of Manhattan, building by building. 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. 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. 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.

Tom Miller has spent more than three decades writing about the American Southwest and Latin America. On the Border, The Panama Hat Trail, and Jack Ruby's Kitchen Sink: Offbeat Adventures in America's Southwest are among his eight prior novels.

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ISBN 13	9780789329172
ISBN 10	0789329174
Title	Seeking New York
Author	Tom Miller
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Universe Publishing
Year published	2015-03-10
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.