Tour the Bronx Through These Pictorial Works

Want to learn more about several areas in the Bronx?  Tour through these pictorial works. Included in the Bronx Library Center’s Bronx Collection are books that offer a visual tour of various locations in the borough and contain collections of photographs. Get to know the sights and histories of these locations.  

 The New York Botanical Garden

Manolo Valdés: The New York Botanical Garden
Kosme de Barañano
Photography by James T. Murray
Text translated from the Spanish by Annie Rochfort


Seven sculptures by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés, which were on display in the New York Botanical Garden from September 22, 2012 to May 26, 2013, can be viewed in this collection of photographs. The sculptures depict clusters of shapes and patterns that resemble leaves, butterflies, and other aspects of nature; each cluster surrounds a simple sculpture of a female face. This book’s chapters are divided by season, portraying beautiful photographs of the outdoor sculptures taken during the spring, summer, fall, and winter.      

 

The New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden
Edited by Gregory Long and Todd A. Forrest
Photography by Larry Lederman
Art direction by Marilan Lund
Editorial direction by Sally Armstrong Leone


This book features stunning photographs of the New York Botanical Garden, while also educating readers about the history of the park and the various types of plants found throughout the garden. A good read for anyone who is interested in learning a bit about horticulture or arboriculture, or who simply wants to enjoy viewing the beautifully designed park scenery. 

 

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium: a Tribute: 85 Years of Memories, 1923-2008
Les Krantz

Learn about the history of Yankee Stadium and experience exciting moments in baseball while reading this tribute to the famous stadium. This book features numerous photographs as well as commentary by Yankees players. 

 

 

North Brother Island

North Brother Island: The Last Unknown Place in New York City
Photographs by Christopher Payne with a history by Randall Mason and an essay by Robert Sullivan

This book features photographs of a secluded and lesser-known wildlife sanctuary, located on an island between the mainland of the Bronx and Queens. Although the island is closed to the public, Christopher Payne was granted permission by New York City’s Parks & Recreation Department to photograph the area.  Formerly a hospital island—where individuals including the infamous “Typhoid Mary” were sent—North Brother Island is now full of abandoned buildings and overrun vegetation, which can be seen in these haunting photographs. 

 

City Island and Orchard Beach

City Island and Orchard Beach
Catherine A. Scott

Black-and-white photographs from the mid-nineteenth century to the late twentieth century display the history of City Island and its residents. Family portraits and pictures of landmarks, streets, and shops from the era are presented throughout this book.  Included with each photo is a brief description of historically relevant facts about the photograph’s subject.