Richmond Hill evolved after the Civil War on land where orchards once blossomed and cattle once grazed. Nestled in the shadow of New York City; it is one of the citys first planned communities. The Victorian era saw the construction of Queen Anne-style mansions; and the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 brought expansion and increased traffic. Soon; newspapers began boasting about the many parks; grassy lawns; tasteful homes; and proud residents heralding a promising future. Richmond Hill contains more than two hundred vintage photographs to illustrate the unique history of the community. The oldest eatery in Queens; the Hofbrau Restaurant; was the favorite hangout of Mae West; Babe Ruth; and many others. Baseball great Phil Rizzuto made Richmond Hill his home; as did the Marx Brothers; author Ameila Edith Barr; and photojournalist Jacob Riis. Important political events took place in Richmond Hill; such as the newly rediscovered address made in 1903 by Pres. Theodore Roosevelt; as well as cultural milestones; such as the composition of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" at the Hofbrau Restaurant. Richmond Hill includes these and countless other stories that make up its rich; unique history.
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4 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Not for a KindleBy A HelpernWhile I am certainly interested in the subject. the writing is very dense with too many words I didnt want to stop and look up. The best part is the endnotes. With a Kindle it becomes a nuisance to go back to the text although tapping on the reference number gets you there instantly.Content has less to do with the dances and mostly about theories used to revision them.
