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.
#2765541 in Books Heritage Books Inc. 2006-12-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.14 x 5.50l; 1.40 #File Name: 0788410210504 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Barbara ScanlonLove this book - helped me learn about my Irish Quaker ancestors.