Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues & Heroes Behind New York's Place Names

The Van Wyck, the Major Deegan, the Jackie Robinson, the Hutch, the Merritt, FDR Drive, or the Henry Hudson...you might drive them regularly, without really noticing that those road names are, well, names. But, who were these people? New York City's many roads, bridges, neighborhoods and institutions bear the names of a colorful assortment of people from key periods in the city's history. Learning about the people iconic Gotham landmarks are named for is a unique window into the history of the greatest city in the world. Author Rebecca Bratspies takes readers on a place-based, intimate, historical journey on a human scale.

Author: Rebecca Bratspies
Publisher: History Press
Published: 01/23/2023
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.12w x 0.49d
ISBN13: 9781467151405
ISBN10: 1467151408
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Architecture | Buildings | Landmarks & Monuments