Westbury from Above
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Presents a unique aerial view of the town's transformation from Quaker village to vibrant community.
Westbury From Above offers a fascinating new look at the history of this venerable central Nassau County locale. Stunning aerial images offer new perspective and context that help tell the story of Westbury's settlement and continued growth over the centuries. Complemented by carefully selected vintage images, these photos from above provide interesting overviews of some of the key places and moments in Westbury's development, tracing its transformation from a sleepy Quaker village to the bustling beneficiary of the burgeoning Gold Coast estates just to the north. This book is a celebration of both Westbury's colorful past and its thriving, diverse present.
Richard Panchyk
Richard Panchyk has published 25 books, including New York City Skyscrapers, German New York City, Catholic New York City, and New York City History for Kids. He has studied the built environment of New York City for the past 25 years. Using vintage postc
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