Forgotten New York: Views of a Lost Metropolis by Kevin Walsh  (15)
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During the 1800s, Manhattanville flourished as the West Side counterpart to its parent village of Harlem. The wide valley around present-day Broadway and 125th Street formed a unique gateway to the Hudson River between Morningside Heights and Washington Heights. Although rural, Manhattanville was the convergence of river, railroad, and stage lines, representing one of nineteenth-century New York Cityís most significant residential, manufacturing, and transportation hubs. However, this once-prominent upper Manhattan suburb eventually succumbed to the advent of mass transit and to the absorption of its distinctive features by the city in chase. ÝÝManhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem acquaints readers with the richly diverse history and lore of this famously picturesque locale. From Henry Hudsonís exploration of the areaís waterfront in 1609 to Gen. George Washingtonís conversion of its terrain into a battlefield in 1776, momentous events marked Manhattanvilleís crossroads long before the village streets were laid out in 1806. Readers discover later landmarks, including New Yorkís first Episcopal church to abolish pew rentals, where patriots, Tories, and African American abolitionists convenedótoday, Harlemís oldest continuing congregation on the same site. The book also introduces notable Manhattanville residents, such as founders Jacob and Hannah Lawrence Schieffelin, clothier Daniel Devlin, and New York City Mayor Daniel F. Tiemann. ÝÝ
About the Author
Eric K. Washington has written for several national publications and has conducted walking tours for the New-York Historical Society. A licensed tour guide, he has surprised visitors with how much remains to be seen of Manhattanville, the old heart of West Harlem.
During the 1800s, Manhattanville flourished as the West Side counterpart to its parent village of Harlem. The wide valley around present-day Broadway and 125th Street formed a unique gateway to the Hudson River between Morningside Heights and Washington Heights. Although rural, Manhattanville was the convergence of river, railroad, and stage lines, representing one of nineteenth-century New York Cityís most significant residential, manufacturing, and transportation hubs. However, this once-prominent upper Manhattan suburb eventually succumbed to the advent of mass transit and to the absorption of its distinctive features by the city in chase. ÝÝManhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem acquaints readers with the richly diverse history and lore of this famously picturesque locale. From Henry Hudsonís exploration of the areaís waterfront in 1609 to Gen. George Washingtonís conversion of its terrain into a battlefield in 1776, momentous events marked Manhattanvilleís crossroads long before the village streets were laid out in 1806. Readers discover later landmarks, including New Yorkís first Episcopal church to abolish pew rentals, where patriots, Tories, and African American abolitionists convenedótoday, Harlemís oldest continuing congregation on the same site. The book also introduces notable Manhattanville residents, such as founders Jacob and Hannah Lawrence Schieffelin, clothier Daniel Devlin, and New York City Mayor Daniel F. Tiemann. ÝÝ
About the Author
Eric K. Washington has written for several national publications and has conducted walking tours for the New-York Historical Society. A licensed tour guide, he has surprised visitors with how much remains to be seen of Manhattanville, the old heart of West Harlem.
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With Manhattanville's formation, the new village quickly became a significant suburban destination along the Bloomingdate Road. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church, Black Culture, Manhattan Street, Amsterdam Avenue, Riverside Drive Viaduct, Church of the Annunciation, Civil War, Manhattan College, African American, Christian Brothers, Columbia University, Grant's Tomb, Hudson River Railroad, Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Sheltering Arms, Lawrence Street, Old Broadway Synagogue, Central Park, College of the Sacred Heart, Revolutionary War, Teachers College, United States, Alexander Hamilton, Claremont Hill New!
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
With Manhattanville's formation, the new village quickly became a significant suburban destination along the Bloomingdate Road. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church, Black Culture, Manhattan Street, Amsterdam Avenue, Riverside Drive Viaduct, Church of the Annunciation, Civil War, Manhattan College, African American, Christian Brothers, Columbia University, Grant's Tomb, Hudson River Railroad, Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Sheltering Arms, Lawrence Street, Old Broadway Synagogue, Central Park, College of the Sacred Heart, Revolutionary War, Teachers College, United States, Alexander Hamilton, Claremont Hill New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!