Hidden Waters of New York City: A History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks, and Streams in the Five Boroughs

by Sergey Kadinsky

Book Overview

Beneath the asphalt streets of Manhattan, creeks and streams once flowed freely. The remnants of these once-pristine waterways are all over the Big Apple, hidden in plain sight. Hidden Waters of New York City offers a glimpse at the big city's forgotten past and ever-changing present, including:

Minetta Brook, which ran through today's Greenwich VillageCollect Pond in the Financial District, the city's first water sourceNewtown Creek, separating Brooklyn and QueensBronx River, still a hotspot for urban canoeing and hiking

Filled with eye-opening historical anecdotes and walking tours of all five boroughs, this is a side of New York City you've never seen.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581573553
• ISBN13: 9781581573558
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"