Central Park, An American Masterpiece: A Comprehensive History of the Nation's First Urban Park

This comprehensive guide to Central Park offers a visual tribute to America's first public park, published to coincide with its 150th anniversary.

With over 200 color illustrations, including original plans and drawings, modern photographs of the park's restored areas, and period views, this book provides an in-depth look at the artistic and social history of Central Park.

Learn about the designers behind the park, including Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, and their vision for a man-made urban landscape that would soothe the city's ills.

Discover the inspiration behind Bethesda Terrace, influenced by John Ruskin, Alexander von Humboldt, and Thomas Cole, and learn about the park's unique contrast to its surroundings.

With an preface by Kenneth T.

Jackson, president of the New-York Historical Society, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and beauty of Central Park.