View in Central Park, Promenade looking South, June 1858
New York: D.T. Valentine, 1858.
Lithograph. Page measures 7 1/4" x 14 1/8"
This lovely NYC view depicts the Central Park promenade looking south in June 1858, the year construction began on the park. Drawn by George Hayward for D.T. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council of the City of New York" from 1858.
David Thomas Valentine (1801-1869) served as the Deputy to the Clerk of the Common Council for thirty-seven years and began publishing the "Manual for the Corporation of the City of New York" in 1841. The Manuals were directories of extensive historical and contemporary records of New York that included facts about the City of New York, city history, city council information, and reported on the progress of public works such as Central Park. Popularly called Valentine's Manuals, the texts were richly illustrated with maps, lithographs, and engravings. This view provides a fascinating look at New York City.
Illustrator: George Hayward
Language: English
Price: $100.00
Item #314925