Two-for-One Admission* to The Greatest Grid for NYPL News Subscribers

One of NYPL's maps in The Greatest Grid exhibition. Edwin Smith. "Map of the real estate in the city of New York: between the south side of Washington Parade, 4th St., and the north side of Bellevue, 28th Street." Map, 1831. NYPL, Map Division.From our Friends at the Museum of the City of New York
Has been extended! Now through July 15, 2012
Museum of the City of New York (Directions)

Delve into the history of Manhattan's famous street grid at the Museum of the City of New York's latest exhibition, featuring the original hand-drawn map of New York's planned streets and avenues prepared by the Commission in 1811, and other rare historic maps, including loans from NYPL's Map Division, photographs, prints, publications, and original manuscripts that document the city's physical growth. The Greatest Grid: The Master Plan of Manhattan, 1811-2011 traces the enduring influence of the plan as the grid continues to be a defining feature of the city, shaping its institutions and public life.

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The Greatest Grid is a co-presentation of the Museum of the City of New York, The New York Public Library, and The Architectural League of New York and is sponsored by the Office of the Manhattan Borough President.

*Two-for-one admission on all full-price admissions ($10 ticket) to The Greatest Grid for NYPL News Subscribers. Redeem with this e-mail at the admission desk or mention "NYPL12."