New York In Pictures An Illustrated Tour Of Nyc Facts About Its Famous Sites

Hello and welcome to this marvelous collection of detailed colorful illustrations, along with useful facts of New York City's famous sites. You will feel like you are going on a tour of New York City and its surroundings.Here you will find artistic pictures and facts about these NYC locations and sites:Statue of LibertyStaten Island FerryFreedom TowerWorld Trade Center MemorialBrooklyn BridgeHudson YardsThe VesselCity Hall StationFlatiron BuildingWashington Square ParkThe HighlineConey IslandCentral ParkHorse and Buggy Carriage RideMetropolitan Museum of ArtRoosevelt Island TramSt.Patrick's CathedralRockefeller CenterRadio City Music HallChrysler BuildingGrand Central TerminalBrooklyn HeightsSo sit back and enjoy this book! You will love it.

A treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the city that never sleeps Did you know: • Grand Central Terminal is the largest railway station in the world. • Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances to and from New York are measured • When Queen Elizabeth II visited Trinity Church in 1976, she was presented with 279 peppercorns in back rent • Macy’s owns almost a full city block…but not the real estate its famous sign featuring its signature red bag is on. Take a delightful journey from the bottom of the island of Manhattan to the top and discover extraordinary facts about New York along the way. You’ll find yourself saying, “I never knew that about New York!”

Mysteries and folkways of New York City revealed in an entertaining collection of graphic art The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, flowcharts, tables, board games, cartoons and infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years. Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.

Published in the 1880s, this book provides a vivid portrait of New York City in the late 19th century. Filled with photographs and illustrations, the book depicts everything from famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, to everyday life in the city's streets and neighborhoods. A fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, this book is sure to delight anyone interested in New York City or urban history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Which restaurants offer the best view--and the finest fare? How can you get a seat for the Knicks game? How can you beat the system on the half-price theater ticket line? Organized by neighborhood and filled with striking graphics and detailed maps, ACCESS NYC lets you see at a glance where you are, where you're headed, and what special attractions await you just around the corner.