The 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 …

1885: Ulysses S. Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885), the 18th President of the United States, was interred in a temporary vault in Riverside Park, New York City. This vault was designed by …

The 1880s was a period of economic expansion for New York City. The city was a hub of commerce, finance, and industry. Wall Street solidified its status as the financial center of the …

These stunning historical photographs show how New York City looked like in the 1880s. The images show the streets of NY, hustling crowds of Manhattan and the frolicking bathers of …

Nov 15, 2021 · Circa 1885: A customer buys a snack at a fresh oyster stand on South Street, near the harbor, New York City, 1880s. A colorized version of this image can be seen at the foot of...

This website presents over 30,000 photographic prints and negatives depicting New York City in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. For information about Rights and …

While today’s Manhattan is known for its iconic skyline, in the 1880s, the race to the sky was just beginning. The world’s first skyscraper was built in 1885, and Manhattan wasn’t far behind. By …

"Atlas of the city of New York : embracing all territory within its corporate limits from official records, private plans & actual surveys" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1885. …

The 1890s saw significant changes in population, infrastructure, culture, and politics of New York City. These developments helped shape the city into a modern metropolis, setting the stage …

Constructed between 1878-1882 for William Kissam Vanderbilt, the Vanderbilt Mansion at 660 Fifth Avenue symbolized New York City’s Gilded Age opulence. This French Renaissance …