Mapping New York's shoreline 1609-2009

There are two lions who greet visitors to the NY Public Library. In the 1930's Mayor Fiorello La Guardia gave them nicknames. Meet 'Fortitude' the lion of the north. On the south side resides 'Patience'. You will see them on Fifth ave near 42nd street. The New York Public Library( the main branch) is now called the Steven A. Schwarzman building. Can you imagine having this legendary building named after yourself? It's a great source for maps and reference materials. (like my map above). Not to mention, there's a magnificient reading room. Now on view until June 2010 there is a show called 'Mapping New York's Shoreline 1609-209'. From the NYPL website: "Inspired by The New York Public Library's collection of Dutch, English, and early American mapping of the Atlantic Coastal regions, this exhibition exemplifies the best early and growing knowledge of the unknown shores along our neighboring rivers, bays, sounds, and harbors". If you want to see old New York and it's waterways up close, then you will love this show.