From modest chapels to majestic cathedrals; and historic synagogues to modern mosques and Buddhist temples: this photo-filled; pocket-size guidebook presents 1;079 houses of worship in Manhattan and lays to rest the common perception that skyscrapers; bridges; and parks are the only defining moments in the architectural history of New York City. With his exhaustive research of the cityrsquo;s religious buildings; David W. Dunlap has revealed (and at times unearthed) an urban history that reinforces New York as a truly vibrant center of community and cultural diversity.Published in conjunction with a New-York Historical Society exhibition; From Abyssinian to Zion is a sometimes quirky; always intriguing journey of discovery for tourists as well as native New Yorkers. Which popular pizzeria occupies the site of the cradle of the Christian and Missionary Alliance movement; the Gospel Tabernacle? And where can you find the only house of worship in Manhattan built during the reign of Caesar Augustus? Arranged alphabetically; this handy guide chronicles both extant and historical structures and includes• 650 original photographs and 250 photographs from rarely seen archives• 24 detailed neighborhood maps; pinpointing the location of each building• concise listings; with histories of the congregations; descriptions of architecture; and accounts of prominent priests; ministers; rabbis; imams; and leading personalities in many of the congregations
#3844527 in eBooks 2012-06-05 2012-06-05File Name: B0089WYIB8
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