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The book is primarily set in Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century, and then again at the turn of the 21st century. |
The book is primarily set in Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century, and then again at the turn of the 21st century. |
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| − | Locations of interest (both real and fiction) |
+ | Locations and areas of interest (both real and fiction) |
* Five Points (formerly real) |
* Five Points (formerly real) |
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| − | * Printing House Square (fictional, but it might be approximated?) |
+ | * Printing House Square (fictional, but might it be approximated?) |
| − | * Bridges |
+ | * Bridges (esp those built before 1900) |
| + | ** Brooklyn Bridge |
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* Bowery |
* Bowery |
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* Palisades |
* Palisades |
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* Chelsea |
* Chelsea |
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* Ellis Island |
* Ellis Island |
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| + | * Grand Central Station |
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| + | * Upper West Side (location of the Penn mansion) |
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| + | * Battery? |
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Revision as of 01:26, 9 July 2003
This page is for the discussion and creation of a 'Walking Tour' of Manhattan for fans of Mark Helprin's book 'Winters Tale'.
The book is primarily set in Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century, and then again at the turn of the 21st century.
Locations and areas of interest (both real and fiction)
- Five Points (formerly real)
- Printing House Square (fictional, but might it be approximated?)
- Bridges (esp those built before 1900)
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Bowery
- Palisades
- Chelsea
- Ellis Island
- Grand Central Station
- Upper West Side (location of the Penn mansion)
- Battery?
