Manhattan Street Scenes (NY) (Images of America) (Paperback)

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This richly nostalgic volume highlights some of the most

extraordinary periods of New York CityÂ’s history, including the first decade of the 20th century, the Roaring Twenties, and the later years that led to the Great Depression and World War II. Abounding with evocative period photography,

Manhattan Street Scenes invites readers into an age when no man walked the streets without wearing a hat, when buying liquor was illegal, when vaudeville and Broadway theaters were aglitter with stars and wildly popular songs, and when the cityÂ’s streets teemed with motorcars such as Packards, Studebackers, and Dusenbergs. Additionally, the inclusion of rare, never before published police and crime photography enhances the charm of this volume.

About the Author

Barry Moreno works in the Museum Services Division at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. His other works in the Images of America series include Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, and Children of Ellis Island.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (July 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738545066
• ISBN-13: 978-0738545066
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,236,054 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice slice of New York history, October 10, 2007

By	C. Shepko "doting grandma" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book has some great old photos that give a real sense of what Manhattan was like back when. The fact is, it's a lot like visiting another planet because the changes in the city are so marked and so ubiquitous. The only shortcoming (if it is one) is that the book isn't long enough.