by Bob Swacker
Format: Hardcover
Irish New York explores the streets, neighborhoods, and legends of the Irish in New York City. Each chapter is filled with photographs, paintings, quotes, and ephemera that illustrate different aspects of Irish life in New York, past and present, covering such topics as the Irish immigration, fraternal groups, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, and Irish pubs and restaurants.The book is the perfect gift book and practical guide for the legions of Irish who live in New York City as well as the thousands of Irish tourists who flock to Irish cultural institutions such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Irish Hunger Memorial, and McSorley's Old Ale House (which has never closed, even during Prohibition). A map is provided to help navigate the many places mentioned in the book.
Reviews:
New York City has an Irish heritage that extends far beyond St. Patrick's Day parades or green beer. For over 300 years, natives of Ireland have been shaping the life of America's most powerful metropolis. This combination pictorial tribute and guidebook blends photographs, paintings, quotes, and ephemera to present the vibrant story of the Irish in the city. In addition to its abundant archival materials, Irish New York boasts a map to historic landmarks such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Irish Hunger Memorial, and (for the truly parched) McSorley's Old Ale House. -Barnes and Noble Review
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