- History of New York City - Wikipedia
Throughout its history, New York has served as a main port of entry for many immigrants, and its cultural and economic influence has made it one of the most important urban areas in the United States and the world
- New York City - HISTORY
But it grew quickly, and in 1760 the city (now called New York City; population 18,000) surpassed Boston to become the second-largest city in the American colonies
- 400 Years of New York City: The Story of America’s Greatest City
Step back through 400 years of New York City’s history—from Dutch traders Ellis Island immigrants to Broadway lights modern-day resilience
- The history of New York - New York City
From the birth of NYC through its development to the New York City of today, discover how New York has changed
- Founded by NYC | 400 Years of History in 40 Events
Check out historic moments over the past 400 years that have defined NYC and influenced culture well beyond the city borders
- 400 Years of New York City - The New York Public Library
View items related to the history, development, and evolution of New York City, including early maps, documents from the 1939 World’s Fair, and famous works by and about New Yorkers
- A History of New York City - Local Histories
In 1626, the first governor, Peter Minuit, bought the island of Manhattan from the Native Americans The Dutch built a little town on the southern tip of Manhattan Island It was called New Amsterdam, and it flourished by selling skins The settlers sold otter, beaver, mink, and seal skins
- New York City History Timeline - Important Dates People
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of New York City Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives
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