Madison Square: The Park and Its Celebrated Landmarks
- ISBN-10
- 0756776856
- ISBN-13
- 9780756776855
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-05
- Author
- Miriam Berman
Description
Through the decades, Madison Square has remained a vital place in the heart of New York City. From the Flatiron Building to the old Garden, Berman relates a rich tale of the area's resplendent past. By the mid-1800s this quiet residential area was becoming the vibrant center of Manhattan, with elegant hotels, restaurants & theaters emerging around the park. At the crossing of Fifth Ave. & Broadway, triangles figured prominently: the Flatiron Bldg. came to sit upon one such irregular plot. One can still experience much of Madison Square's rich & colorful past, as today it is restored & revitalized. This book captures the personality of the square & its environs in stunning archival & contemporary photos, historic events & memorable anecdotes.
