“Nuggets of information left out of more conventional histories”
This travel writer used an 1866 guidebook to experience New York City. Published long before the advent of the automobile, these early guidebooks were intended for visitors and locals alike to experience the city on foot. So how well does the 1866 guide work today?
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A Walking Tour of 1866 New York
By James Nevius
Curbed NY
July 27, 2016