Nearly 600 captivating stories of notable former residents of
Manhattan's Upper West Side, some famous, some forgotten What do
Humphrey Bogart and Patty Hill (co-author of "Happy Birthday," the
most popular song of all time) have in common? Both of them once
lived in the neighborhood of Morningside Heights and Bloomingdale,
a strip of land that runs from the 90s to 125th Street, between the
Hudson River and Central Park. Spanning hundreds of years, Notable
New Yorkers of Manhattan's Upper West Side is a compilation of
stories of nearly 600 former residents who once called Manhattan's
Upper West Side home. Profiling a rare selection of wildly diverse
people who shaped the character of the area, author Jim Mackin
introduces readers to its fascinating residents-some famous, such
as George and Ira Gershwin and Thurgood Marshall, and some
forgotten, such as Harriet Brooks, Augustus Meyers, and Elinor
Smith. Brief biographies reveal intriguing facts about this group,
which include scientists, explorers, historians, journalists,
artists, entertainers, aviators, public officials, lawyers, judges,
and some in a category too unique to label. This collection also
promotes accomplished women who have been forgotten and spotlights
The Old Community, a tight-knit African American enclave that
included such talented and accomplished residents as Marcus Garvey,
Billie Holiday, and Butterfly McQueen. The book is divided into
five geographical sections: the West 90s, the West 100s, the West
110s, the West 120s, and Riverside Drive. Addresses are arranged in
ascending order within each section, first by street number and
then by street address number. While the focus is on people, the
book includes an eclectic collection of interesting facts and
colorful stories about the neighborhood itself, including the 9th
Avenue El, Little Coney Island, and, notoriously, one of the most
dangerous streets in the city, as well as songs and movies that
were written and filmed in the neighborhood. Notable New Yorkers of
Manhattan's Upper West Side provides a unique overview of the
people who shaped the neighborhood through their presence and
serves as a guide to those who deserve to be recognized and
remembered.
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