Former Life photographer records the blizzard of '47, the Louis-Walcott fight at Madison Square Garden, the "dimouts" of WW II, the burned-out hulk of the Normandie, etc. 162 photographs. Introduction and captions.
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New York at the End of the 20th Century by James Spero, Edmund V. Gillon, Jr. Newly updated guide with 100 striking photos, detailed captions of Empire State Building, United Nations, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, other landmarks. Map. Foreword by Edward I. Koch.
Pennell’s New York Etchings: 90 Prints by Joseph Pennell Sensitive, impressionistic etchings of New York in first quarter of 20th century. Skyscrapers, churches, bridges, parks, railroads, much more. Deceptively casual etchings by major illustrator, disciple of Whistler.