Guide to New York City Landmarks

This is a complete guide to New York City's officially-designated historic sites, 950 landmarks and 65 historic districts encompassing more than 19,000 buildings. The diversity of the city's landmarks is wide - from the Weeping Beech Tree in Flushing, Queens, to the TWA Flight Center at JFK airport, to the Ellis Island historic district. In addition to including updated landmark information, this second edition features new and enhanced maps, more photographs, a special section on rowhouses and an improved index. The book features 50 new individual landmarks and 10 new historic districts. It includes information on all individual landmarks, interior landmarks, scenic landmarks, and historic districts. More than 50 detailed maps should make this book a suitable walking guide.