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Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
Marc Aronson
Illustrator: Illus. with archival photos.
Ages: 14+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5137-4
Keywords: Commerce, music, real-estate, race riots, the Harlem Renaissance, Broadway
An ode to the city's endless change through a look at the arts and creativity as a result of the great diversity of its population. Photos, maps, excellent back matter.