waterfronts

Phillip Lopate offers a unique view of the Manhattan shoreline through a series of exploratory walks, describing the buildings, people, architecture, and landmarks along the way and exploring the political, social, and economic factors that shaped them.

Describes the characteristics of waterside homes, the materials used to construct them, and what they look like inside, and discusses how the environment influences what kinds of homes are built in various geographical locations. Includes photographs, a map, glossary, and activity.

Presents the history and culture of Manhattan's shoreline as seen through a series of exploratory walks.

A collection of photographs taken by photographer Edwin Levick during the first half of the twentieth century depicting New York City's harbors.

Describes the characteristics of waterside homes, the materials used to construct them, and what they look like inside, and discusses how the environment influences what kinds of homes are built in various geographical locations. Includes photographs, a map, glossary, and activity.