The Rocking Chair Riots
By Laurie Lewis
In this summer of record-shattering heat worldwide, let’s remember another hot summer over a century ago. For more than a week in 1901, the temperature in Manhattan soared to 99 degrees or higher. Then as now on a hot day, New Yorkers sought relief in the city’s parks. However, the tree canopy was much less dense then, as seen in the picture of Madison Square Park, left.
In this summer of record-shattering heat worldwide, let’s remember another hot summer over a century ago. For more than a week in 1901, the temperature in Manhattan soared to 99 degrees or higher. Then as now on a hot day, New Yorkers sought relief in the city’s parks. However, the tree canopy was much less dense then, as seen in the picture of Madison Square Park, left.
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We've Been Writing!
From its earliest days, New York has been home to many creative, inventive people. They introduced an amazing array of innovations that were the first of their kind in the nation. Read about them in New York City Firsts, a book by Laurie Lewis. For purchasing information, see www.nycfirsts.com.
Central Park is one of the jewels of New York City. Alan Cohen wrote text to accompany full-color photographs for Central Park People. For information about purchasing the book, contact the photographer at harvey@kopel.us.
About "Take a Walk New York" Tours
We are a group of New York City licensed tour guides offering a New York experience that is beyond the standard fare. Let us take you on a walk through the greatest city in the world, and discover why New York is a place like no other.
