1885: The Standard Oil Building, constructed in New York City, symbolized the era's economic and architectural advancements. Associated with the influential Standard Oil Company led by …

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 …

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 …

(New York City. 1885) (Robinson, E. Atlas of the city of New York) [Disbound; filed with sheet maps] Statement of responsibility: by and under the supervision of E. Robinson & R.H. …

The article “Castle Garden as a Matrimonial Market – 1885” unveils a fascinating chapter of immigrant history, showcasing how New York’s primary immigration station became an …

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 …

Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, The New York Public Library. (1885). New York City directory Retrieved from …

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 …

New York City was first settled by the English in 1664, and grew quickly due to the trading ports and influx of arrivals from Europe. After the Revolutionary War, the city served as the first …

2019年10月11日 · 1880s women’s fashion was defined by the rigidly structured bustle and an abundance of decoration. Dress reformers, influenced by artistic movements, protested these …