the story of the creation of New York’s great public park, from its conception to its completion
this treasure trove of material ranges from the original winning competition entry; to meticulously detailed maps; to plans and elevations of buildings, some built, some unbuilt; to elegant designs for all kinds of fixtures needed in a world of gaslight and horses; to intricate engineering drawings of infrastructure elements
a virtual time machine that takes the reader on a journey through the park as it was originally envisioned
both a magnificent art book and a message from the past about what brilliant urban planning can do for a great city.
