This up-to-date, intimate portrait of the 99 neighbourhoods of Queens is a wonderful tribute to the borough's past history and present diversity. Detailing the foundation, past events, people, and cultural activities of each neighbourhood, the book is generously illustrated with more than 200 photographs, both contemporary and historical, and over 50 new maps that chart the precise boundaries. With two airports (La Guardia and JFK), Shea Stadium and Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens is a destination for millions of travellers and ...
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This up-to-date, intimate portrait of the 99 neighbourhoods of Queens is a wonderful tribute to the borough's past history and present diversity. Detailing the foundation, past events, people, and cultural activities of each neighbourhood, the book is generously illustrated with more than 200 photographs, both contemporary and historical, and over 50 new maps that chart the precise boundaries. With two airports (La Guardia and JFK), Shea Stadium and Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens is a destination for millions of travellers and visitors each year. But those who live in the borough's neighbourhoods know that it offers much more: parks, colleges and universities, museums, shops, restaurants, and other institutions and sites that testify to its more than 350-year history. From Astoria to Woodside, Queens, the most diverse county in the country, offers a cornucopia of cultures, sights, tastes and sounds. With input from residents, historians, demographers, politicians, borough officials, shopkeepers and many others, "The Neighborhoods of Queens" features practical tips (subway and bus routes, libraries, fire departments, hospitals), quirky and unusual facts, and information on famous residents.
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Add this copy of The Neighborhoods of Queens to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Huntington Beach, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Yale University Press.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 265 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Maps. Neighborhoods of New York City. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover in VG condition. There is no visible shelf wear to the dust jacket or book. The binding is straight and tight. The text is completely unmarked. The many B/W photos and maps are bright. A clean, crisp copy.
Add this copy of The Neighborhoods of Queens (Neighborhoods of New York to cart. $59.95, like new condition, Sold by michael diesman rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Flushing, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Yale University Press.
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Fine in Fine jacket. pp. 300. This Up-To-Date, Intimate Portrait Of The 99 Neighborhoods Of Queens Is A Wonderful Tribute To The Borough'S Past History And Present Diversity. Detailing The History, People, And Cultural Activities Of Each Neighborhood, The Book Is Generously Illustrated With More Than 200 Photographs, Both Contemporary And Historical, And Over 50 New Maps That Chart The Precise Neighborhood Boundaries. With Two Airports (La Guardia And Jfk), Shea Stadium, And Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens Is A Destination For Millions Of Travelers And Visitors Each Year. But Those Who Live In The Borough'S Neighborhoods Know That It Offers Much More: Parks, Bridges, Colleges And Universities, Museums, Shops, Restaurants, And Other Institutions And Sites That Testify To Its More Than 350-Year History. From Astoria To Woodside, With Points In Between, Queens, The Most Diverse County In The Country, Offers A Cornucopia Of Cultures, Sights, Tastes, And Sounds.
Add this copy of The Neighborhoods of Queens (Neighborhoods of New York to cart. $63.78, good condition, Sold by 4everBAM rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from parker, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Yale University Press.
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Very Good. Size: 8x0x10; **VERY GOOD*** Contains one or two pages of minor writing or highlights, and Underlines. Legible and in good shape. Minor to slightly heavy wears on cover from warehouse shelves. (Used so may not contain codes/CDs/Inserts that is included with the book.
Add this copy of The Neighborhoods of Queens (Neighborhoods of New York to cart. $81.93, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Yale University Press.
Add this copy of The Neighborhoods of Queens (Neighborhoods of New York to cart. $108.08, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Yale University Press.
Add this copy of The Neighborhoods of Queens to cart. $110.82, very good condition, Sold by RARE BOOK CELLAR rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pomona, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Yale University Press.
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Near Fine in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Small scuff on rear flap fold and bottom of rear panel.; Neighborhoods Of New York City; 10.1 X 8.8 X 0.9 inches; 300 pages.
