Afterword

Before Central Park makes a remarkable contribution to the history of Central Park and New York City that expands our understanding of the 843 acres that form the center—and in many ways the hearT—of Manhattan Island. The story of Central Park did not begin or end with the design by Frederick Law Ol...

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1. Verfasser: Elizabeth W. Smith
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Before Central Park makes a remarkable contribution to the history of Central Park and New York City that expands our understanding of the 843 acres that form the center—and in many ways the hearT—of Manhattan Island. The story of Central Park did not begin or end with the design by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, although that has been the focus of much scholarship on the park. Sara’s comprehensive and detailed account makes clear that this land has many layers and has many more stories to tell. The new information in this book will be of great