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Book SynopsisSince its conception in the 1870s, the Riverside Park has undergone a number of transformations and suffered from periods of misuse and neglect, but in 1984, much-needed renovations turned this city oasis into what is one of Manhattan's beautiful attractions. This book includes the official Riverside Park Fund Map of 2007.
Trade ReviewCentral Park may be our most celebrated green space, but Riverside Park offers unexcelled river vistas, reminding us that we are an island city. Edward Grimm's book is the first full account of Riverside Park's evolution and its place in the history of the city. Sprightly prose and fascinating photos make it a pleasant and very informative read. -- Edward S. Barnard, author of New York City Trees This splendid sliver of a book... is a love letter to that narrow stretch of Upper West Side park overlooking the Hudson. New York Post
Table of ContentsPreface Foreword 1. The Park as It Was 2. Along the Way 3. The Park as It Is Today 4. The Changing Park Acknowledgments Photo and Image Credits
