Wolfe, Gerard R.

Gerard R. Wolfe is widely regarded as a leading authority on New York's history and architecture. The author of books, articles, and book reviews on his native city, he has also lectured widely and conducted tours, not only in New York City environs, but also in the Midwest and the Southwest. Among his publications are "The Synagogues of New York's Lower East Side, The House of Appleton: The History of a Publisher, Forty-Second Street: River to River Guide, " and the prize-winning "Chicago: In and Around the Loop, " as well as a series of essays for "The Encyclopedia of New York City." He is a...