AIA Guide to New York City
by Norval White
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appears in About New York City, Travel, and Art.
Hailed as "extraordinarily learned" (New York Times), "blithe in spirit and unerring in vision," (New York Magazine), and the "definitive record of New York's architectural heritage" (Municipal Art Society), Norval White and Elliot Willensky's book is an essential reference for everyone with an interest in Architecture, and those who simply want to ...
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appears in About New York City, Travel, and Art.
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