Whitestone by Jason D. Antos (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Whitestone by Jason D. Antos Whitestone was named after a large limestone boulder found in 1645 by the Dutch on the virtually flat seashore. The Dutch recognized the great potential to establish the town as a major trading port due to its location by the East River. They purchased the town from the Matinecock tribe, who had been living on the fertile land, for the price of one ax for every 50 acres. The town prospered, and the population grew. In 1898, Whitestone became a part of New York City, and the area experienced a real estate boom. Beautiful estates and private homes sprung up overnight. Celebrities from the golden age of cinema, such as Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, and Rudolph Valentino, established homes in the area. After becoming a major hub for the Long Island Railroad, Whitestone became the home of the famous Whitestone Bridge, which is regarded as the greatest suspension bridge ever built. Through historic photographs, Whitestone chronicles this towns transformation from a quiet Dutch settlement to a massive urban center. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography A. Michael Lipper founded Lipper Analytical Services Inc., the preeminent provider of unbiased comparisons of fund performance and management in the United States. He is now the president of Lipper Advisory Services, Inc., and Lipper Consulting Services, Inc. Douglas R. Sease is the former "Money & Markets" editor for "The Wall Street Journal" and a veteran financial journalist. Long Description Whitestone was named after a large limestone boulder found in 1645 by the Dutch on the virtually flat seashore. The Dutch recognized the great potential to establish the town as a major trading port due to its location by the East River. They purchased the town from the Matinecock tribe, who had been living on the fertile land, for the price of one ax for every 50 acres. The town prospered, and the population grew. In 1898, Whitestone became a part of New York City, and the area experienced a real estate boom. Beautiful estates and private homes sprung up overnight. Celebrities from the golden age of cinema, such as Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, and Rudolph Valentino, established homes in the area. After becoming a major hub for the Long Island Railroad, Whitestone became the home of the famous Whitestone Bridge, which is regarded as the greatest suspension bridge ever built. Through historic photographs, Whitestone chronicles this towns transformation from a quiet Dutch settlement to a massive urban center. Details ISBN1531628184 Author Jason D. Antos Short Title WHITESTONE Pages 130 Language English ISBN-10 1531628184 ISBN-13 9781531628185 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence US Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-10-18 Imprint Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DEWEY 974.7243 UK Release Date 2006-10-18 Publisher Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133299906;

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