History of New York City (1855–1897) - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of New York City (1855–1897) started with the inauguration in 1855 of Fernando Wood as the first mayor from Tammany Hall, an institution that dominated the city throughout this period. Reforms led to the New York City Police Riot of June 1857. There was chaos during the American Civil War, with major rioting in the New York Draft ...
Photos Reveal Shocking Conditions of Tenement Slums in Late 1800s
WEBOct 26, 2018 · New immigrants to New York City in the late 1800s faced grim, cramped living conditions in tenement housing that once dominated the Lower East Side. During the 19th century, immigration...
19 Incredible Photos Giving a Window Into 19th Century New York
WEBNov 15, 2021 · In the 1800s, however, the Big Apple was a very different place, as seen in these scenes below, captured by, among others, photographer Jacob Riis who documented poverty in the city during the...
NYC 1800-1840: Port City to Commercial Powerhouse Evolution
WEBThe early 19th century, spanning from 1800 to 1840, was a time of profound change and growth for New York City. This period marked the city’s transformation from a bustling port into a global commercial hub.
New York City in the 19th Century - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 6, 2019 · In the 19th century, New York City became America's largest city as well as a fascinating metropolis. Characters such as Washington Irving, Phineas T. Barnum, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John Jacob Astor made their names in New York City.
Exploring the Vibrant History of 19th Century New York City
WEBNotable projects included the construction of the Erie Canal, connecting New York City to the Great Lakes and opening up trade routes, and the development of the subway system, which began in the late 1800s.
The Gilded Age Lover's Guide to New York City - Paste Magazine
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Explore the remnants of New York's opulent late 1800's that inspired the settings in HBO’s The Gilded Age.
Five Points NYC 1800s: A Tale of Urban Transformation - History …
WEBInitially home to NYC’s first free black settlement, by 1850, Five Points had developed a reputation for its vibrant, diverse culture, marked by dance halls and mixed-race clientele. However, it became infamous for overcrowding, poverty, and crime by the mid-19th century.
New York City - Urban Expansion, Diversity, Culture | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Despite the loss of the national government, New York’s population skyrocketed in 1781–1800, and it became America’s largest city. Once again trade grew rapidly, and not even the War of 1812 hindered development; an auction system for surplus British merchandise dumped in New York solidified the city’s economic position after 1816.
OldNYC: Mapping Historical Photographs of New York City
WEBOldNYC shows 40,000 historical images from the New York Public Library's Milstein Collection on a map. Find photos of your apartment, work, or favorite park!