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Article: On Fifth Avenue, Then and Now.
- Article from:
- Real Estate Weekly
- Article date:
- December 16, 1992
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1992 Hagedorn Publication. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The dividing line between the east and west side of Manhattan, on of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world, sports a rich history. On Fifth Avenue, Then and Now brings back memories - the stores, the people, and the buildings that created a glittering thoroughfare from what was once merely a dirt road.
The book describes the avenue's changes during a period of more than 150 years. With architectural descriptions, personal reminiscences by those who worked and shopped on the avenue, and vintage photographs of landmarked buildings, department store display windows, and streetscapes, the book will appeal to all who have a special place in their ...