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Jan 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 ...
- Giovanni da Verrazzano’s Expedition. Bridge, Cinema, Park. Under the commission of French King Francis I, Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian sailor, travelled to the New World in 1523.
- Brooklyn Bridge Opening. Bridge. John Augustus Roebling began construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1869, until he became sick and passed the challenge to his son, Washington Roebling.
- Statue of Liberty Opening. Building. Lady Liberty, who opened in 1886, is perhaps the most iconic symbol of New York City. Inspired by Édouard René de Laboulaye, an ardent abolitionist, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to celebrate the Union’s victory in the American Civil War.
- Headquarters of the UN. Building. The United Nations, or UN, was founded in 1945 after the conclusion of World War II. It was originally formed with 51 member states, but has since grown to include 193.
New York City's unparalleled growth from 1790 to 2020, maintaining its status as the most populous city in the United States, underscores its evolution into a major urban center. This period of expansion from a population of 33,131 to 8,804,190 highlights the city's magnetic pull, driven by its diverse economic opportunities, cultural richness, and global significance in finance and the arts.
The written history of New York City began with the first European explorer, the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524. European settlement began with the Dutch in 1608 and New Amsterdam was founded in 1624. The "Sons of Liberty" campaigned against British authority in New York City, and the Stamp Act Congress of representatives from ...
1 day ago · New York City - Urban Expansion, Diversity, Culture: Despite the loss of the national government, New York’s population skyrocketed in 1781–1800, and it became America’s largest city. Once again trade grew rapidly, and not even the War of 1812 hindered development; an auction system for surplus British merchandise dumped in New York solidified the city’s economic position after 1816 ...
- George Lankevich
A potpourri of ethnicities, cultures and styles, New York City is home to the whole world. Today, the city comprises five boroughs- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, all of which were independent cities till 1895. Let’s take a closer look at the evolution of architecture, urbanism and planning of the city that never ...
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From then on, the flow of European migrants continued to grow. The country was organised into colonies and on 4 July 1776, the new state declared its independence. However, New York remained in English hands until 1783. The development of New York. New York became an urban centre and a very commercial port. On 17 May 1792, several traders met ...
