The history of Washington Heights; Inwood; and Marble Hill is interesting not only because the communities played a major role in the American Revolution but because of their cultural and educational institutions and residents whose culture and ethnicity have contributed to the well-being of the area. These communities have always been a haven for immigrants who have come here to live and work since the pre-Columbian era. Native Americans came to trade goods; Jewish refugees came during the 1930s to flee the tyranny of the Nazis; and since the end of World War II there has been an influx of the Latino community. The area is also noted for its dolomitic Inwood marble; which has been quarried for government buildings in New York City and some of the federal buildings in Washington; D.C. Through vintage images; Washington Heights; Inwood; and Marble Hill illustrates the transformation of this area over the decades.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lacks map. otherwise quite good.By ColinThis is a nice quality printing for a softcover. with ample pictures (obviously since its a pictorial history). and solid historical text/narrative from what Ive read so far.But theres a perplexing omission...no map (old or modern) of the "Cowboy Rail Line" itself. Why on earth would you not include that. if for no other reason than to allow the read to "place" the specific locations portrayed in the photos? Theres a verbal geographic description at 7-8. but a basic map would have seemed an obvious addition...particularly for a visual-oriented pictorial history. But this is no reason not to buy the book. which is a great short read or a nice "coffee table" book for the rail buff or Nebraska history fan...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good content. Good bookBy Jon D.WOW...good content. Good book.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. No CowboysBy Larry TwainDue to my age. this book shared more with older readers. Some of the stations still exist and are familiar to me.The people pictured seemed to mean more to the older people who read the book.Yet the one thing that was most peculiar to readers of any age was the title of the book calling this the "cowboy" rail line.I didnt see any pictures of boys in funny hats. nor do the older readers note any significant involvement of cowboys with the rail line.In fact one older gentleman noted that the cover picture best depicted the dress of of those most closely involved in rail line. That being the sharp contrast of the actual dirty clothed workers and the fancy dress of the management.
