The history of the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel. The world's oldest subway built in 1844 by the Long Island Rail Road. Sealed in 1861, with a circa 1830's steam locomotive left buried behind a wall. Said to contain the lost diary pages of John Wiles Booth, assassin of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, exposing an over 150 year old conspiracy. Plan for the reuse of the Tunnel as an historic attraction, possibly featuring streaming full immersion 3-D holographic video, more.
A fresh look at an idea who's time has come. A modern waterfront streetcar line, interconnecting the transportation deserts of the Brooklyn and Queens waterfront, with each other, and the NYC mass transit system.
This book is the first comprehensive guide to more than 3,000 organizations, collections, and other sources of information on U.S. history, politics, and culture. It is a treasure trove for history buffs and an invaluable reference work for historians, students, writers, and researchers.
"Google Maps gives you simple directions, while Aidens Paris travel maps have enough content to help you plan your trip." If youre planning a trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, the city has launched a "travel map" to help you plan your trip. Its not just a road map, but a new concept: a map filled with information on where to go, where to eat, and thousands of other things. Advantages of the Aiden Paris travel map Highly detailed city maps : Paris landmarks, attractions, places to eat and activities in great detail High quality map files : 2000+ travel spots and descriptions with high quality map files Zoom in to see more : A1-sized paper maps transferred to ebooks. Zoom in for a closer look on your Kindle. Detailed description : Restaurant recommendations, travel "what to see" details Thousands of hours of research : We travelled, researched, and gathered input from many people. Thousands of hours of research went into the maps No search required : Travel without wasting time and without having to search anymore. With illustrations : Include illustrations of major landmarks Table of Contents for Paris Map West of Paris : From the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe to the Musée dOrsay, a detailed look at the west side of Paris East of Paris : From the Louvre to Parc du Luxembourg and Place de la Bastille to Lyon Station North of Paris : From the hills of Montmartre to the Opera Garnier and Gare de Paris-Est South of Paris : From Montparnasse Tower to Envalid and Cité Around the Eiffel Tower : Discover more about the Eiffel Tower, the Palais de Chaillot, rue Cler, and more. Around the Arc de Triomphe : Arc de Triomphe to Sanssouci neighborhood in more detail Around the Opéra : Around Palais Garnier, including Printemps, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, St. Mary Magdalene in Paris, etc. Around the Louvre Museum&Orsay Museum : Where to eat and what to see around the Louvre and Musée dOrsay Around the The Marais&Île de la Cité : The Pompidou Center, Saint-Chapelle, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the rest of the Marais and Cité Around the Saint Germain des Prés&Latin Quarter : Restaurants and shops in the Saint Germain des Prés neighborhood and destinations near the Latin Quarter (BIG MAP) Paris’s Entire Map : A map of the entire city of Paris to help you plan your entire trip (BIG MAP) Paris’s Major Area Map : Zoom in on key areas to see more detailed information, including restaurants, shops, and more. Plan the perfect trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games! Google Maps is great for simply finding your way around, but the Aiden Paris Travel Map gives you enough information to help you discover the hidden gems of Paris. More than just a road map, this high-definition map with over 2,000 travel spots and detailed descriptions allows you to explore every neighborhood of Paris in depth, from the area around the Eiffel Tower to the Latin Quarter. The maps, which can be used without internet, feature illustrations of major landmarks, as well as detailed recommendations for what to eat and see at each location. Everything you need to know about Paris in one book. Available now on Amazon Kindle.
No time to research the many wonders of Boston? This pocketsize guide directs you to the main attractions of this remarkable and historic city, including many that are overlooked even by the seasoned Bostonian. With this resource in hand, you’ll leave feeling you’ve truly sensed the pulse of Boston.
