The official guide to New York's must-see buildings Yes, it's a wonderful town, and this book gives you more than 1,200 reasons why. With a host of new landmarks, 80 two-color, easy-to-read maps, and more than 200 photographs, this new edition of the official and only complete guide to New York's landmarks will make every visitor feel like a native--and turn every native into a wide-eyed tourist. New to this edition are more than 75 recently designated landmarks and 10 new historic districts, with a new focus on neighborhoods with local history and details explaining some of the more remarkable buildings in the districts. Includes a Foreword by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is the New York City agency responsible for protecting and preserving New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings. Founded in 1965 after the destruction of the original Penn Station, the Commission consists of 11 commissioners, including at least three architects, a historian, a realtor, a planner or landscape architect, as well as a representative of each borough.

Guide to New York City Landmarks

Travel

Dolkart, Andrew S.

New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

Specialty Travel

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

A comprehensive guide to the city's treasures with over 1,000 listings compiled by architectural historian Andrew S. Dolkart. Every listing details the architectural significance of each of the buildings, parks, historic districts, bridges, cast-iron street clocks and even trees that have been designated as landmarks by the city of New York.

Arts & Photography

Architecture

wiley

"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.

United States

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