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245 1 0 _aOld Buildings of New York, With Some Notes Regarding Their Origin and Occupants
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-23
508 _aProduced by ellinora, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Old Buildings of New York, With Some Notes Regarding Their Origin and Occupants" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the architectural heritage of New York City, emphasizing the significance of various historic buildings and their occupants over the years. Through a retrospective lens, the author reflects on the changing landscape of the city and aims to preserve the memory of structures and figures that have shaped its history. The opening of the work lays a foundation for the exploration of New York’s architectural history by discussing the author’s motivation to capture images and narratives surrounding landmarks that may disappear due to urban development. The writer reflects on the nostalgia of older residents for the city of a century ago, acknowledging that many significant buildings and their stories are fading from public consciousness. The introduction sets up a context of loss and the relentless transformation of the city, while also gesturing toward specific buildings that will be detailed later, like Fraunces’s Tavern and St. Paul’s Chapel, which are steeped in historical significance. This nostalgic tone establishes a compelling framework for readers interested in the architectural and social history of New York City. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistoric buildings -- New York (State) -- New York
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60342
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