The Rockaway Peninsula, also known as the Rockaways, is located off Long Island, within the borough of Queens. Its remoteness from Manhattan has made it a popular retreat and has provided an out-of-the-way area for families looking to relocate and live by the sea. The Rockaway's became a popular area for seaside hotels beginning in the 1830s, and its popularity grew with the coming of the Long Island Rail Road in the 1880s. In 1893, Hog Island, a resort known for entertaining Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, sank into the sea. Located a few miles east of Breezy Point, and also known as Rockaway Is... [Read More]
Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
The drama, expansion, mansions and wealth of New York City's transformative Gilded Age era, from 1870 to 1910, captured in a magnificently illustrated hardcover.In forty short years, New York City suddenly became a city of skyscrapers, subways, streetlights, and Central Park, as well as sprawling bridges that connected the once-distant boroughs. In Manhattan, more than a million poor immigrants crammed into tenements, while the half of the millionaires in the entire country lined Fifth Avenue with their opulent mansions. The Gilded Age in New York captures what is was like to live in Gotham th... [Read More]
Planned and chartered on April 24, 1834, the Long Island Rail Road commenced operations in 1836 to provide a route to Boston. Stretching 110 miles east of New York City, the Long Island Rail Road has been the backbone of population growth and suburban development for over ahundred years. Electrification was begun on the Long Island Rail Road in 1905. Whether it was commuter, freight, or special trains, third-rail operations played a major role in the Long Island Rail Road’s development as well as the people, places, and industries it served. This book offersan insider’s view of the Morris ... [Read More]
Good Night New York State explores the Catskill Mountains, rafting the Hudson River, apple orchards, Saratoga Springs, Jones Beach, Peace Bridge, West Point, Watkins Glen racetrack, National Museum of Play, Cooperstown, Lake Placid, and more. This charming children's board book takes young readers on a journey around the scenic state of New York. Little ones will be captivated by iconic landmarks, sights, and attractions.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.Many of Nort... [Read More]
Lonely Planet knows New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Our 3rd edition guarantees an adventure, whether it’s shopping ’til you drop in Manhattan, wine-tasting your way around the Finger Lakes, time-warping through the small towns of Amish country, viewing Warhols in Pittsburgh, eating funnel cakes on the Jersey shore or winning big in Atlantic City.In This Guide:Extensive coverage of New York City and PhiladelphiaItineraries to inspire road tripping, gallery hopping, beach bumming and nature lovingPractical information on getting around by car, bus, plane, antique steam train or horse-dr... [Read More]
Good Night New York City features the Freedom Tower, the Statue of Liberty, United Nations, Empire State Building, Bronx Zoo, Coney Island, Brooklyn Bridge, American Museum of Natural History, Broadway, skating at Rockefeller Center, Times Square, New York City firefighters and police, Staten Island Ferry, hotdog carts, and more. The exciting and enriching board book captures the true essence of New York City. Young readers will get a thrilling cab ride around the Big Apple as they discover the most famous sights and attractions this dynamic city has to offer.This book is part of the bestselli... [Read More]
Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, America’s first and largest urban landscaped park features meandering paths and lush vegetation. The amazing story of the park’s creation and evolution is revealed in more than 100 vintage photographs dating back to the mid-1800s, along with fascinating details on such landmarks as Belvedere Castle, the Reservoir and the Ramble.
She stands in New York Harbor, her weathered copper façade a welcoming symbol of hope and freedom that resonates in the hearts of every nation on earth. Lady Liberty was originally presented by France in 1866, designed by French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi as a gift to the people of America in celebration of our friendship and our shared values of democracy and social enlightenment. The full story of the statue's journey is revealed through vintage photographs and text, from raising the funds to create the project to the vast engineering challenge of transforming a four-foot clay mo... [Read More]
This slyly funny, moving novel about a blue-collar town in upstate New York—and in the life of Sully, of one of its unluckiest citizens, who has been doing the wrong thing triumphantly for fifty years—is a classic American story. Divorced from his own wife and carrying on halfheartedly with another man's, saddled with a bum knee and friends who make enemies redundant, Sully now has one new problem to cope with: a long-estranged son who is in imminent danger of following in his father's footsteps. With its uproarious humor and a heart that embraces humanity's follies as well as its triumphs... [Read More]
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This original high-quality wood print from Lantern Press boasts sharp detail and vivid imagery of Robert Moses State Park, Long Island, New York (10x15 Wood Wall Sign, Wall Decor Ready to Hang). Product measures 10 x 15 inches 100% Printed in America 1/8" thick "Grade A" sustainable birch Holes in corners, ready for tacker sign to be hung Wood print will ship in a sturdy box, protected in a water-proof sleeve. Lantern Press is a dynamic art company that specializes in the world's leading imagery. Our collection includes original works created by our in-house art team, photography, home &... [Read More]
Moana is an adventurous, tenacious and compassionate 16-year-old who is struggling to find her true self. But when her island is threatened by a mythical darkness, Moana breaks the rules and sets sail on an epic adventure to save her people and find the answers she’s been searching for her whole life. Discover the Heart of Te Fiti! with Moana’s iconic blue shell necklace that magically lights up when opened and reveals a soft green glow. Necklace can also light up when closed with a push of a button. Recommended for ages 3+. Includes 3 Button Cell Batteries.
Enhance the natural beauty of stone surfaces in your home with the Daily Weiman Granite & Stone Cleaner & Polish Trigger Spray. Here at Weiman, we have developed cleaning products that go beyond simply cleaning to beautify and protect each of your delicate difficult to care for surfaces. Instantly reverse dullness & enhance the brilliance of your stone surfaces with Daily Weiman Granite & Stone Cleaner & Polish Spray. Its superior polishing power brings out a whole new level of luster and helps resist stains. A natural cleaner engineered with a pH neutral specialized formula that instantly shi... [Read More]
This original high-quality wood print from Lantern Press boasts sharp detail and vivid imagery of Long Island, New York - Nautical Chart (10x15 Wood Wall Sign, Wall Decor Ready to Hang). Product measures 10 x 15 inches 100% Printed in America 1/8" thick "Grade A" sustainable birch Holes in corners, ready for tacker sign to be hung Wood print will ship in a sturdy box, protected in a water-proof sleeve. Lantern Press is a dynamic art company that specializes in the world's leading imagery. Our collection includes original works created by our in-house art team, photography, home & office ... [Read More]
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