Drawing on the unparalleled collection of original designs for Central Park in the New York City Municipal Archives, Cynthia S. Brenwall tells the story of the creation of New York's great public park, from its conception to its completion. This treasure trove of material ranges from the original winning competition entry; to meticulously detailed maps; to plans and elevations of buildings, some built, some unbuilt; to elegant designs for all kinds of fixtures needed in a world of gaslight and horses; to intricate ...
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Drawing on the unparalleled collection of original designs for Central Park in the New York City Municipal Archives, Cynthia S. Brenwall tells the story of the creation of New York's great public park, from its conception to its completion. This treasure trove of material ranges from the original winning competition entry; to meticulously detailed maps; to plans and elevations of buildings, some built, some unbuilt; to elegant designs for all kinds of fixtures needed in a world of gaslight and horses; to intricate engineering drawings of infrastructure elements. Much of it has never been published before. A virtual time machine that takes the reader on a journey through the park as it was originally envisioned, The Central Park is both a magnificent art book and a message from the past about what brilliant urban planning can do for a great city.
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New in new dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed and dated by Author Cynthia S. Brenwall, in person. With printed dust jacket. 230 p. Audience: General/trade. A New (Pristine Condition) copy in a New (Pristine Condition) dust jacket, a tight copy which was bought new and never read; opened only for signing. First Edition-First Printing with a full number line ending with a 1. Signed and dated on the Title page, by Author Cynthia S. Brenwall, in person, during her book promotion event for this Title in New York City on May 9, 2019. A photo of Cynthia during the event, and an event announcement will be included. Cynthia S. Brenwall is a conservator at the New York City Municipal Archives, which preserves the historical records of the government of New York City. "The Central Park: Original Designs for New York's Greatest Treasure" is a stunning collection of architectural drawings that detail the original vision of New York City's Central Park and offer a history of its evolution. This beautiful book draws on the unparalleled collection of original designs for Central Park in the New York City Municipal Archives. This collectible book is a thrilling history of one of the world's most famous urban parks. Rest assured, this highly collectible copy is well protected in an archival Mylar cover; and will be very carefully packaged with protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect. You will not be disappointed.
