East 42nd St. slideshow presentation view slide show (a minute to load)
Gargoyles * History * Architecture * Interesting Pictures & Stories
Exploring Manhattan's Past and the Present
The slideshow presentation includes th history & architecture of this part of midtown Manhattan.
And it includes some interesting stories & pictures that will connect us to the area's past.
Also ther are photographs of distant gargoyles & I discuss the different types of gargoyles,
their original function & some legends / myths connected to gargoyles.
Some little known & interesting facts about Midtown Manhattan are revealed:
The Chrysler Building is asymmetrical and you can see for your self.
Temple Emanu-el New York's oldest Reform Jewish congregation existed on this site from 1868 to 1927.
The site of the Orphan Asylum for Colored Children when it was destroyed during the 1863 Draft Riots.
There was a spur from the 3rd Ave. El that took over 15,000 passengers to & from Grand Central daily.
Find out about the 2 Grand Central terminals that were destroyed.
& the 2 sculptured decorative eagle statues
from the 2nd Grand Central that survived & are displayed on the 3rd Grand Central's site.
These are links to Alfred Pommer's author page at: amazon.com
& at: goodreads for information about
4 Manhattan neighborhood walking tour guide books authored by Alfred Pommer
&
published by The History Press (Arcadia Publishing)
Publisher needed for new nonfiction neighborhood walking tour guide books.
Interested in a Private Consultation or Slide Show? -- Call: (212) 979-2388 for details
www.nycwalk.com
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