Seeking New York
The Stories Behind the Historic Architecture, of ManhattanOne Building at a Time
by Tom Miller
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appears in Architecture and Art.
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, th...
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