OLD NEW YORK
The history of The Empire State
Monday, June 30, 2014
Remember Me To Herald Square
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Location: Herald Square Year: 1896 Macy*s Herald Square is an iconic building all on its own, the chain's flagship store and the ...
The Hippodrome
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Location: Midtown Manhattan Year: 1905-1939 The Hippodrome in 1907 The Hippodrome was the world's largest theatre when it...
Thursday, June 26, 2014
The "20th Century Limited"
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Location: New York to Chicago Year: 1902 In 1938, the 20th Century Limited was upgraded with Art Deco streamlined locomotives and ...
Fort Terry
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Location: Plum Island Year: 1898 Fort Terry was part of the ring of defensive forts that protected New York Harbor. Opened in 1898, F...
The Top Cop
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Location: Mulberry Street in lower Manhattan Year: 1895-1897 In 1895, Theodore Roosevelt received an invitation from New York City...
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Howland & Aspinwall
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Location: South Street, New York Year: 1845 The House burghee of Howland & Aspinwall Howland & Aspinwall was a New ...
Monday, June 23, 2014
Wall Street --- of pigs and patroons
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Location: Northernmost New Amsterdam Year: 1653 In 1653, the Dutch patroons of the New Amsterdam colony decided to increase the safet...
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