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Block & Lot: Researching the Architecture and the Built Environment of NYC
March 9, 2013
Program Locations:
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, South Court Classrooms
Discover how you can use NYPL resources to examine the history of a block, neighborhood and or borough. In this class you will learn how to use the library's antiquarian maps, fire insurance atlases (“Sanborns”,) online property data, books and historic real estate photos to document the history of NYC’s built environment.
For more information contact the Map Division.
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- Class Format: Lecture/demonstration
- Skill prerequisites: Basic mouse and keyboarding skills, Basic internet skills
- Audience: Adults
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