New York Life at the Turn of the Century in Photographs (New York City) [Paperback]

Joseph Byron (Author)

Book Description

Series: New York City | Publication Date: July 1, 1985

Here are 120 wonderful vintage views from the collection of the Museum of the City of New York. Remarkable for clarity, definition and detail, the prints comprise a richly evocative portrait of turn-of-the-century life — street scenes, parks, restaurants, commercial interiors, Easter Parade, Blizzard of '99, Coney Island, a dinner for Mark Twain, etc. Informative text.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; First Edition edition (July 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486248631
• ISBN-13: 978-0486248639
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating revalations, April 19, 2000

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This review is from: New York Life at the Turn of the Century in Photographs (New York City) (Paperback)

I am a great fan of Dover Books on NY. Coming from Italy where classic architecture is rife, what never ceases to amaze me is the evolution that is continously taking place in the big apple. The same spot seems to have been built upon "n" times. This book adds some beautiful photos of NY indoors as well, in restaurants, at clubs and parties. If feels as if I had just walked into a Henry James or Edith Wharton novel.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for historical value, July 12, 2002

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I bought this for research. It has wonderful pictures that invite you into the life and business of New York 1900. It describes city life then in a way words can't.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful to See Old New York, July 15, 2008

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This review is from: New York Life at the Turn of the Century in Photographs (New York City) (Paperback)

It is great to have good photography of historical value from the city where one was born and old enough to have heard stories from those who had lived during the period covered.