Guide to New York City Landmarks

by New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Andrew Dolkart, New York City Landmarks Preservation Com

"From cover to cover, you'll be able to see why New York City is the Capital of the World." -Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor, New York City.
The official and complete guide to New York City's landmarks and historic districts.
This brand-new edition of the Guide to New York City Landmarks shows you the best of classic New York buildings and places-what they are, where they are, and how to find them. With up-to-date entries on individual landmark buildings and interiors, scenic landmarks, and historic neighborhoods, this guide has it all.
Covers all five boroughs
* Features more than 750 landmarks and 68 historic districts
* Contains 70 quick-reference maps-ideal for walking tours
* Includes a row house architectural style guide
* Comes with an easy-to-use index.

Genres: Architecture, New York, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kar Wai Ng · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've ever dreamt of going to New York City, whether for a trip or to live there; or, if you have always believed that although you are born in a small town in Malaysia, deep down you know you belong to the Big Apple; or, regardless of whatever negative annotations associated with the city that never sleeps, you still regard New York City as your true love; or, whenever Jay-z was rapping on the radio and Alicia was playing the accompaniment, you know the lyrics by heart, then, this book is for you.

Of course this book is not the ultimate book to get to know NYC. With a long streak of history stretching back to the 17th century, there is no one single book could encompass all the history you need to know about NYC. But this is a rather good place to start.

This book shows the historic districts and individual landmarks identified by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission through out the 5 boroughs. The architectural description of the facade and interior of some of the famous landmarks are very detailed too.

This is the first of the many books on NYC that I read, and there will be many more to come I am certain.

The only thing bad about this book is that they provided too little photos. Hence, 3 stars.

[Feliks · Rating 1 out of 5]

Its a book which--as usual--paints an utterly false picture of New York City. If you never visit this city..or if you visit here as a tourist, but never reside here--yes, it might be a great book for your coffee table or your bookshelf. If you ever come here to live you will find nothing but scorn for such publications because direct experience provides such a thorough contradiction of everything the book describes. New York City...so inherently and utterly despicable... trust me, the buildings don't matter. No one who lives here ever goes to see them, what does that say to you? These structures are only fit for photographs.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide... I take it with me to OHNY and whenever I'm out being a tourist.

I'd like to have people who work at the various attractions write a note in it - their favorite piece of history about the building, random facts, etc.