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A collaboration to map immigration and neighborhood change in New York City during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Mapping Historical New York, through web-based, interactive maps, reconstructs the demographic and structural shifts of Manhattan and Brooklyn between 1850 and 1920. During this period, the city grew and ...
Mapping Historical New York: A Digital Atlas visualizes Manhattan’s and Brooklyn’s transformations during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. Drawing on 1850, 1880, and 1910 census data, it shows how migration, residential, and occupational patterns shaped the city.
Click on the date links to see NYC land atlases and maps: NYC Land Atlases (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) NYC & vicinity 1776 / 1777 / 1781 / 1828 / 1835 / 1839 / 1842 1849 / 1849ii / 1873 / 1880 / 1909 / 1911 / 1922 New York Harbor 1733 / 1733ii / 1737 / 1749 or 1767 / 1750?
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!
The years 1920-1925 in New York City heralded a dynamic era, marked by significant cultural and architectural developments. The early 1920s saw the continuation of the architectural innovations that began in the previous decade.
The 1920s, often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, was a decade of significant transformation for New York City. It was a time of economic prosperity, cultural change, and architectural innovation. This period saw the city emerge as a global center of finance, entertainment, and modern living.
by Adriana Palmer 176 Views. The 1920s in Manhattan were synonymous with jazz. Harlem’s streets pulsated with vibrant rhythms and swinging dance moves. The Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom, among other spots, became the epicenters of this musical revolution.
