The 1880s, during the Gilded Age, marked a transformative period for New York City, defined by significant advancements in technology, infrastructure, and culture. This era was highlighted by the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883, an engineering marvel connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, symbolizing the city’s innovation and ambition.

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 Coney Island.

The 1880s was a decade of growth and transformation for New York City. This period saw the city expand its population, develop its infrastructure, and become a cultural and economic powerhouse. The advancements and events of the 1880s played a crucial role in shaping New York City into the metropolis we know today.

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 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 Riots.

2025年2月22日 · New York City in 1880: A City on the Rise. The year 1880 marked a significant period in the burgeoning history of New York City, a time of immense growth, increasing commerce, and the laying of foundations for what would become a global metropolis.

2018年10月22日 · In 1880s New York City, few hotels could match the elegance of Hoffman House, on Broadway between 24th and 25th Streets (at left). And the hotel’s mahogany-walled grand bar and salon was famous in the city. This was where New York’s titans of industry and political power brokers congregated.

A half century of investment prepared New York for the Civil War and post-Civil War boom. One writer, William R. Martin, an early booster of the West Side, stated in an 1865 pamphlet titled The...

These stunning photographs show how New York City looked like in the 1880s and 1890s. The images depict the streets of the city that never sleeps, the hustling crowds of Manhattan, swimmers at Coney Island, and people’s everyday life.

OldNYC 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!

2020年4月29日 · Media in category "New York City in the 1880s" The following 70 files are in this category, out of 70 total.