Six Heritage Tours of the Lower East Side A Walking Guide

Name: Six Heritage Tours of the Lower East Side A Walking Guide
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ISBN: 9780814751305

ISBN-10: 081475130X

ISBN-13: 9780814751305

Edition: 1997

Authors: Ruth Limmer

List price: $17.95

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Many of our nation's oldest ethnic communities trace their roots in this country to New York City's Lower East Side. A century ago, travelers to the area could attend a black-faced minstrel show performed by Irishmen, drink German lager, visit Jewish-run gambling houses, and dine on Chinese delicacies, all within a matter of blocks. Long a hub of immigrant cultures, this vibrant section of New York City remains one of the country's most astonishingly diverse neighborhoods. This unique walking guide takes us back to the world of these bustling immigrant enclaves. The historical tours, enlivened by colorful photographs and illustrations, chronicle the evolution of the communities--African,…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: New York University Press
Publication date: 7/1/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 226
Size: 4.53" wide x 8.70" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English