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Vision of a greater Manhattan extends to bay annexation
An engineer named Thomson proposes enlarging New York by reclaiming nine square miles from upper bay to join Manhattan. He envisions sea walls, caissons, and dredging, plus multi level streets with block-wide buildings and rooftop gardens to create a modern city with reduced congestion and full hydroelectric power.
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