NYC 1600s: New (Nieuw) Amsterdam to New York City - History 101 NYC
WEBThe 1600s marked a seminal era in the history of New York City, initiating its transformation from a Dutch settlement, known as New (Nieuw) Amsterdam, to a burgeoning urban center. This period laid the foundation for the city’s expansive future.
History of New York City (1665–1783) - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of New York City (1665–1783) began with the establishment of English rule over Dutch New Amsterdam and New Netherland. As the newly renamed City of New York and surrounding areas developed, there was a growing independent feeling among some, but the area was decidedly split in its loyalties.
New York Colony - American History Central
WEBNov 29, 2023 · New York was officially founded in 1664 when English forces captured New Amsterdam and took control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The Dutch initially founded their colony in 1614, which included portions of present-day New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, and Delaware.
History of New York City (prehistory–1664) - Wikipedia
WEBThe British renamed the colony New York, after the king's brother James, Duke of York and on June 12, 1665, appointed Thomas Willett the first of the mayors of New York. The city grew northward, remaining the largest and most important city in the colony of New York.
When Wall Street Was a Wall: A 1660 Map of Manhattan
WEBMay 6, 2013 · Wall Street is actually a 12-foot-tall wall running along the northern most border (at the right of the image), built to keep the natives out. Broadway begins at the star-shaped Fort Amsterdam and...
History of New York City - Wikipedia
WEBAfter the Civil War, the rate of immigration from Europe grew steeply, and New York became the first stop for millions seeking a new and better life in the United States, a role acknowledged by the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886.
The Welikia Project » Welikia Map
WEBHave you ever wondered what New York was like before it was a city? Find out here, by navigating through the map of the city in 1609. You can find your block, explore the native landscape of today’s famous landmarks, research the flora and fauna block by block, and help our team continue to rediscover 1609.
Manhattan Past | Maps | 1600s - 62 Bricks
WEBThis ink and watercolor map shows the early fort and the primary buildings of Manhattan, with a key to the householders. Also shows the surrounding area. 1660. The Castello Plan. Cortelyou, Jacques. 1660. Digital scan via Wikimedia Commons. An early plan depicting individual buildings.
Timeline (1609-2001) | American Experience | Official Site - PBS
WEBAt the stroke of midnight on January 1st, New York annexes Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx to become Greater New York, the largest city in America and the second-largest city...
New York City - HISTORY
WEBJan 12, 2010 · New York City served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. During the 1760s and 1770s, the city was a center of anti-British activity–for instance, after the British Parliament...
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