Fort Tryon Park : A New and Distinctive Unit of the New York City Park System, of Unusual Scenic and Historic Qualities, Given by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Landscaped by Olmsted Brothers, and Maintained With Sympatheti

Raymond H. Torrey

ISBN 10: 1528217853 / ISBN 13: 9781528217859

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fort Tryon Park : A New and Distinctive Unit of the New York City Park System, of Unusual Scenic and Historic Qualities, Given by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Landscaped by Olmsted Brothers, and Maintained With Sympatheti
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528217853
• ISBN 13: 9781528217859
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book explores Fort Tryon Park's evolution from Dutch colonial land to verdant urban haven for New Yorkers. The author, an experienced landscape historian, delves into the park's Revolutionary War significance and its role as the site of a major battle. Landscape architects Olmsted Brothers' masterful redesign of the park in the 1930s is examined along with the ecological diversity found throughout. This book complements the history of the park with a rich description of its plant life, with contributions from leading botanists. These insights combine to present Fort Tryon Park as a unique natural and historical refuge in the heart of Manhattan.