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Chargement... Brooklyn Then & Now (2002)par Marcia Reiss
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Pairing historical black-and-white images of notable locations with specially commissioned photographs of the same scenes as they are today, Thunder Bay Press's Then and Now series reveals the fascinating developments and cultural changes that took place. Available in standard and compact editions, this best-selling series makes an ideal souvenir or gift for travelers and locals alike. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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I've always been really interested in NYC history, and this was a novel way to approach it. At times it's interesting to see how much things have changed—some of the photos of the Brooklyn & Williamsburg bridges, for example, and several places (like Ebbets Field, or the Brighton Beach Hotel) that have simply been replaced by housing projects. In other places, it's amazing to see how little things have changed. Prospect Park South looks almost just the same, except that the trees are fuller. And Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Stand is virtually identical in its two pictures.
I learned quite a bit about the city, and this led me to do a lot of auxiliary reading. The McCarren Park Pool, for example, has become a subject of interest. I've also read up on the bridges quite a bit. And of course I've become much more familiar with the neighborhoods. I had never heard of Greenpoint before this book, and I didn't know much about neighborhoods like Williamsburg or Bay Ridge or Brighton Beach.
About 80% of the folios were interesting, but there were a few that just didn't seem to have much point. I suppose they would if I lived in Brooklyn, or especially in the area where the photos were taken. But I don't. The book was about history, to some extent, but it didn't tell me much or give me much to think about. The biggest exceptions were the McCarren Park Pool (though I found much more thought-provoking material elsewhere) and Coney Island. I would recommend it, though, because it's such a cool idea and it's pretty well executed. I might recommend starting with a different city, but I very well might not. How many cities have a more interesting history than Brooklyn, after all? ( )