New York: Then and Now and Central Park: Then and Now Book Set

Description

This set of New York-centric books offers a comparative look at famous city landmarks and sites through past and present-day photographs. The newly updated edition of New York: Then and Now highlights the development of the city’s lavish hotels, palatial department stores, skyscrapers, and condominiums, featuring historic photographs side-by-side with images of the modern cityscape. Central Park: Then and Now presents compelling historic and contemporary images of this famous park from throughout its 150-year history and across its 843- acre sylvan landscape filled with a unique urban vitality. Lost structures are revealed, including a lavish 1920s nightclub known as the Casino, which featured talented performers such as Eddy Duchin’s orchestra and Ethel Merman. The photos also portray the park’s changing surroundings, from mansions to towering skyscrapers.

Set of 2 books.

New York: 144 pages, 140 illustrations (70 in full color). 11 1/4'' x 10''. Hardcover, with jacket.
Central Park: 144 pages, 155 illustrations (77 in full color). 11 1/4'' x 10''. Hardcover, with jacket.

• Set pf 2 books

• New York: 144 pages, 140 illustrations (70 in full color). 11 1/4'' x 10''. Hardcover, with jacket
• Central Park: 144 pages, 155 illustrations (77 in full color). 11 1/4'' x 10''. Hardcover, with jacket