Background
Gerard T. Koeppel was born on November 14, 1957, in New York City, New York, United States.
45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459, United States
In 1979, Gerard received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University.
45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459, United States
In 1979, Gerard received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University.
("Water for Gotham" tells the spirited story of New York's...)
"Water for Gotham" tells the spirited story of New York's evolution as a great city by examining its struggle for that vital and basic element - clean water.
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Gotham-History-Gerard-Koeppel/dp/0691011397/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acc...)
In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acclaimed author Gerard Koeppel tells the astonishing story of the creation of the Erie Canal and the memorable characters, who turned a visionary plan into a successful venture. Koeppel's long years of research fill the pages with new findings about the construction of the canal and its enormous impact, providing a unique perspective on America's self-perception as an empire, destined to expand to the Pacific.
https://www.amazon.com/Bond-Union-Building-American-Empire-ebook/dp/B0087GYZFU
2009
(This work represents the never-before-told story of the g...)
This work represents the never-before-told story of the grid, that ate Manhattan.
https://www.amazon.com/City-Grid-How-York-Became/dp/0306822849/?tag=2022091-20
2015
Gerard T. Koeppel was born on November 14, 1957, in New York City, New York, United States.
In 1979, Gerard received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University, where V. S. Naipaul and Phyllis Rose were his mentors.
Gerard started writing, when he was a student of Wesleyan University. He wrote for the student paper and at a non-fiction writing seminar with V. S. Naipaul. After finishing the university, Gerard was the captain of a charter sailboat. Then, for many years, Koeppel served as a radio reporter, writer, editor and producer, mostly with CBS News in New York City.
Gerard wrote three books, such as "Water for Gotham: A History" (2000), "Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire" (2009) and "City on a Grid: How New York Became New York" (2015). In addition, he contributed to numerous other books, including "The Encyclopedia of New York City" (1995), of which he was an associate editor, namely of the second edition. Moreover, Koeppel has written opinion pieces for different print and online publications, including the New York Times and the New York Daily News.
Gerard T. Koeppel is a well-known author and historian, who focuses his research on New York City and its infrastructure. Gerard is the author of three books, including "Water for Gotham: A History" (2000), "Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire" (2009) and "City on a Grid: How New York Became New York" (2015).
Gerard's book, titled "City on a Grid: How New York Became New York", was the winner of the New York City Book Award in 2015 and was named one of Planetizen's top 10 urban planning books of 2015.
(In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acc...)
2009("Water for Gotham" tells the spirited story of New York's...)
2000(This work represents the never-before-told story of the g...)
2015Gerard is a member of the Writers Guild of America.
Gerard is married to Diane (Connal) Koeppel, a publicist. Their marriage produced three children - Jackson, Harry and Katherine.
