Manhattan's little secrets : uncovering mysteries in brick and mortar, glass and stone

Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive. -A sarcophagus sits in a public park -Stones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of her -A Star of David adorns a Baptist church -A fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouse -A stained-glass window relates an architect's frustrations These are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattan's overlooked treasures. Introduction......Page 6 1 Lower Manhattan......Page 10 2 The Lower East and West Sides......Page 32 3 The Villages: Greenwich and East......Page 46 4 Chelsea to the Garment Center......Page 70 5 Union Square to Murray Hill......Page 94 6 Midtown West......Page 120 7 Midtown East......Page 140 8 The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights......Page 174 9 The Upper East Side......Page 208 10 Harlem and the Heights......Page 240 Bibliography......Page 268 Index......Page 281 About the Author......Page 289 "Discover New York history hidden in plain sight. Manhattan's Little Secrets is a tour of the city's tiny treasures, the small architectural and historical details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook"-- Provided by publisher