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New York Then and Now

New York Then and Now Brings the City to Life

February 27, 2013

New York Then and NowAs seen on CBS, NY Daily News, Huffington Post, and much more, New York Then and Now has captured the hearts and minds of New Yorkers, as well as visitors and historians of this fair city. Photographer, Evan Joseph‘s love for the city comes through in his precise capture of each Now image.

Since New Amsterdam became New York in 1664, constant change and development has been its driving force. Today, it is America’s densest urban environment and most vital city, boasting one of the most recognizable skylines in the world.

New York Then and Now presents New York history in an all-new layout and design.

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  • New York Then and Now places today’s post 9/11 cityscape within the context of New York history, reflecting the changing and enduring aspects of life in the Big Apple.
  • Remarkable past-and-present photographs showcase New York history and the amazing architecture that defines the city. See side-by-side images of the lavish Waldorf-Astoria, Radio City Music Hall, Union Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Penn Station, Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building.
  • The Twin Towers, part of the World Trade Center, redefined the Manhattan skyline when they opened in 1976. After the tragedies of 9/11, the skyline is defined as much by their absence.
  • New York continues to be one of the most popular destinations in the world–everyone who has experienced the energy and magic of the Big Apple will want New York Then and Now. This amazing book of New York history is a perfect souvenir or gift!