The History of Wall Street: In Earth, Bricks, and Steel

April 8, 2010

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Edwin Burrows, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gotham, joined Matt Knutzen of the New York Public Library’s Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division for a fascinating look at historical maps of Wall Street.  Using the latest technology to explore the Library's legendary collection of antique maps, Burrows and Knutzen took Conservators on a one of a kind tour of the development of our City.

 

Listen to Edwin Burrows and Matthew Knutzen