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Wm H Crane as Peter Stuyvesant theatre posterWm H Crane as Peter Stuyvesant theatre posterBird's-eye View of the Great Suspension Bridge, New YorkBird's-eye View of the Great Suspension Bridge, New YorkConey IslandConey Island (n/a)Central Park, N.Y. Preparing for a DriveCentral Park, N.Y. Preparing for a DriveThe Great East River Suspension Bridge, bird's-eye view lithographThe Great East River Suspension Bridge, bird's-eye view lithographNew York Harbor with Brooklyn BridgeNew York Harbor with Brooklyn BridgeSleighing in New York before Barnum's MuseumSleighing in New York before Barnum's MuseumBirds-Eye View of Trinity Church, New-YorkBirds-Eye View of Trinity Church, New-YorkThe Sunday parade, Fifth AvenueThe Sunday parade, Fifth Avenue (c1902.)5th Ave. decorated for Parade, 19165th Ave. decorated for Parade, 1916 (1916)Lexington Day ParadeLexington Day Parade (n/a)Tobacco parade, Union Sq.Tobacco parade, Union Sq. (n/a)New Yorkfrom Staten Island BrooklyNew Yorkfrom Staten Island BrooklyNew York Crystal Palace for the Exhibition of the Industry of All NationsNew York Crystal Palace for the Exhibition of the Industry of All NationsFifth Avenue, New York--the world's greatest shopping street--Travel by trainFifth Avenue, New York--the world's greatest shopping street--Travel by train (Long Island City, N.)New York from the Cupola of St. John's Church, looking East, South and WestNew York from the Cupola of St. John's Church, looking East, South and WestThe Lusitania's first appearance in New York harbor, Sept. 13, 1907The Lusitania's first appearance in New York harbor, Sept. 13, 1907 (1907)Seal of New YorkSeal of New York (1818)New York female Giants""New York female Giants"" (c1913.)You need only one soap--Ivory soap / the Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York.You need only one soap--Ivory soap / the Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York. (Cin[cinna]ti ; New Y)The Panic - Run on the Fourth National Bank, No. 20 Nassau Street [New York City, 1873]The Panic - Run on the Fourth National Bank, No. 20 Nassau Street [New York City, 1873] (1873)[Aerial view of New York Harbor, November 2, 1934][Aerial view of New York Harbor, November 2, 1934] (c1934.)Torchlight procession and serenade [for Kossuth] in front of the Irving House, New YorkTorchlight procession and serenade [for Kossuth] in front of the Irving House, New York (1851)A.M.E. Zion Church, corner of West Tenth and Bleecker Street, New York CityA.M.E. Zion Church, corner of West Tenth and Bleecker Street, New York City (c1867.)The departure of Col. Ellsworth's Zouaves from New York, escorted by the fire departmentThe departure of Col. Ellsworth's Zouaves from New York, escorted by the fire department (1861)[House with simulated thatched roofing, Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York][House with simulated thatched roofing, Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York] ([no date recorded on)Antique Military - New York City - 33rd New York InfantryAntique Military - New York City - 33rd New York Infantry ([between 1861 and 18)The new cathedral, Fifth avenue, New YorkThe new cathedral, Fifth avenue, New York ([no date recorded on)Merchant's Exchange, New YorkMerchant's Exchange, New York (c1837 June 8.)Washington's grand entry into New York. Nov. 25th, 1783 / from an original drawing by Alphonse Bigot; Chromo Lith by T. Sinclair, Phila.Washington's grand entry into New York. Nov. 25th, 1783 / from an original drawing by Alph (Philadelphia : John )Statue of Liberty enlightening the world, New York HarborStatue of Liberty enlightening the world, New York Harbor (1890)New York from Hobuck Ferry house New JerseyNew York from Hobuck Ferry house New Jersey ([no date recorded on)View of Union Park, New York, from the head of BroadwayView of Union Park, New York, from the head of Broadway (c1849 Oct. 3.)Antique Photo Print - New York City - Pulling down the statue, 1776Antique Photo Print - New York City - Pulling down the statue, 1776Views of New York St. Paul's Church Barnun's museum & Astor houseViews of New York St. Paul's Church Barnun's museum & Astor house (c1850 December 20.)Washington hotel. Broadway, New YorkWashington hotel. Broadway, New York (c1833 July.)Federal Hall, Wall Street and Trinity Church, New York, in 1789Federal Hall, Wall Street and Trinity Church, New York, in 1789 ([no date recorded on)View of the distributing reservoir: on Murrays Hill,--City of New YorkView of the distributing reservoir: on Murrays Hill,--City of New York (New York : Published)Paris, New York & Philadelphia fashions for spring and summer 1854, published & sold by F. Mahan, no. 211 Chestnut Stret, Philadelphia.Paris, New York & Philadelphia fashions for spring and summer 1854, published & sold by F. ([no date recorded on)[View of Broadway and Maiden Lane, New York City][View of Broadway and Maiden Lane, New York City] ([no date recorded on)[View of Broadway, New York City][View of Broadway, New York City] ([no date recorded on)A glimpse of New York's dry goods districtA glimpse of New York's dry goods district (c1886.)Gardes LaFayette. 12th-Regt. New York State MilitiaGardes LaFayette. 12th-Regt. New York State Militia (c1850 Nov. 24.)Returned prisoners of war exchanging their rags for new clothing on board Flag of Truce boat New YorkReturned prisoners of war exchanging their rags for new clothing on board Flag of Truce bo ([1864 December])Monterey (sic), from Independence Hill, in the rear of the Bishop's Palace / D.P. Whiting del., Capt. 7th Inf. ; on stone by F. Swinton ; lith. & printed in colors by G. & W. Endicott, New York.Monterey (sic), from Independence Hill, in the rear of the Bishop's Palace / D.P. Whiting (New York : G&W. Endi)New York / drawn by J. Bachmann ; print by G. Schlegel, 97 William St. N.Y.New York / drawn by J. Bachmann ; print by G. Schlegel, 97 William St. N.Y. (N.Y. : John Bachmann)Panorama of the harbor of New York, Staten Island and the narrowsPanorama of the harbor of New York, Staten Island and the narrows (New York : Goupil & )U.S. inspectors examining eyes of immigrants, Ellis Island, New York HarborU.S. inspectors examining eyes of immigrants, Ellis Island, New York Harbor (New York : Underwood)Armoured steel cruiser New York, United States NavyArmoured steel cruiser New York, United States Navy ([New York] : Currier)Delivering of the American presents at Yokuhama / from nature by W.T. ; lith. of Sarony & Co., New York.Delivering of the American presents at Yokuhama / from nature by W.T. ; lith. of Sarony & (New York : Sarony & )Vintage Nautical Print - New York City - The Lusitania's first, 1907 (2)Vintage Nautical Print - New York City - The Lusitania's first, 1907 (2)[First American Chess Congress held in New York City, November 1857][First American Chess Congress held in New York City, November 1857] (1857)Medical faculty of the University of New York, and the founders of the medical departmentMedical faculty of the University of New York, and the founders of the medical department (1846 Feb. 12.)New York, taken from the bay near Bedlows IslandNew York, taken from the bay near Bedlows Island ([no date recorded on)Grover & Banker Sewing Machine Co. 495 Broadway New YorkGrover & Banker Sewing Machine Co. 495 Broadway New York ([no date recorded on)The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton": passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York"The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton": passing the palisades on the Hudson River New Yo (New York : Published)Faith, hope, charity. Inebriate's express / N.Y. Lithographing, Engraving & Printing Co., New York.Faith, hope, charity. Inebriate's express / N.Y. Lithographing, Engraving & Printing Co., (c1870.)H. Clausen & Son brewery, 47th St. & 2nd Av. New York - bock beerH. Clausen & Son brewery, 47th St. & 2nd Av. New York - bock beer (N.Y. : Wittemann Bro)The most Rev. John Hughes, D.D.: first archbishop of New YorkThe most Rev. John Hughes, D.D.: first archbishop of New York (New York : Published)A view of the city of New York from Long IslandA view of the city of New York from Long Island ([177-])Bakers and big loaf - Labor parade, New York, May 1, 1909Bakers and big loaf - Labor parade, New York, May 1, 1909 (1909 May 1.)The three mares/mayors, New York course, spring races, 1838The three mares/mayors, New York course, spring races, 1838 (1838)New York Crystal Palace for the exhibition of the industry of all nationsNew York Crystal Palace for the exhibition of the industry of all nations ([no date recorded on)Suffragettes riding float...New York Fair, YonkersSuffragettes riding float...New York Fair, Yonkers (1913 Aug. 10.)Mrs. Fox (Kate Parsenau), New YorkMrs. Fox (Kate Parsenau), New York (1910)Mrs. Giuseppi (?) and Mrs. Di Angi (?), room 25, 2-4 Prince St., N.Y., finishing pants in dirty kitchen. Work lying around on the floor. Anaemic baby being cared for by neighbor child. Location: New York, New York (State)Mrs. Giuseppi (?) and Mrs. Di Angi (?), room 25, 2-4 Prince St., N.Y., finishing pants in (1912 March.)A group of sweatshop workers. Mr. Silberman, 30 Suffolk St. Photo taken after 3 P.M. February 21st, 1908, Witness Mrs. Lillian Hosford. Location: New York, New York (State) / by Lewis W. Hine.A group of sweatshop workers. Mr. Silberman, 30 Suffolk St. Photo taken after 3 P.M. Febru (1908 February 21.)[The S.S. OLYMPIC, 1911: Fore deck at dock in New York Harbor][The S.S. OLYMPIC, 1911: Fore deck at dock in New York Harbor] (c1911.)[The S.S. OLYMPIC, 1911: Entering the Narrows of New York Harbor][The S.S. OLYMPIC, 1911: Entering the Narrows of New York Harbor] (c1911.)[The S.S. OLYMPIC, 1911: Tugs maneuvering ship into pier, New York Harbor][The S.S. OLYMPIC, 1911: Tugs maneuvering ship into pier, New York Harbor] (c1911.)[The dance of the Children of the Sunshine with Ellen sleeping in the foreground. [#4140: Miss Mackay's Pageant Children of Sunshine and Shadow as presented at Washington Irving High School. L.W. Hine.] Location: New York, New York (State) / L.W. Hine.[The dance of the Children of the Sunshine with Ellen sleeping in the foreground. [#4140: (1916 June 5.)Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sell papers until 10 P.M. on Columbus Circle. 7 yrs. old. 9:30 P.M., October 8, 1910. Location: New York, New York (State) / Photo by Paul B. Schumm.Jerald Schaitberger of 416 W. 57th St. N.Y. who helps an older boy sell papers until 10 P. (1910 October 8.)F. Basham, modeller, plaster, cement & scagliola worker No. 408 Broadway, New YorkF. Basham, modeller, plaster, cement & scagliola worker No. 408 Broadway, New York (1844)View of the New York quarantine, Staten Island / painted & engraved by W.J. Bennett.View of the New York quarantine, Staten Island / painted & engraved by W.J. Bennett. (New York : Published)[Girls working on ice wagon.] Location: New York, New York (State)[Girls working on ice wagon.] Location: New York, New York (State) (1912 November.)New York et Brooklyn--Vue prise au dessus de la batterie / dessiné par Simpson ; lith. par Th. Muller.New York et Brooklyn--Vue prise au dessus de la batterie / dessiné par Simpson ; lith. par ([185-])[Physical examination of female immigrants at Ellis Island, New York City][Physical examination of female immigrants at Ellis Island, New York City] (c1911.)S.S. MAURETANIA in New York harborS.S. MAURETANIA in New York harbor (c1920.)NORMANDIE & QUEEN MARY at New York [dock] Sept. 15, 1939NORMANDIE & QUEEN MARY at New York [dock] Sept. 15, 1939 (c1939.)[Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River][Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River] ([1778?])[Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River][Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River] ([1778?])[Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River][Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River] ([1778?])New York / print by G. Schlegel, 97 William St. N.Y.New York / print by G. Schlegel, 97 William St. N.Y. (N.Y. : Published by )New York City. Boys swimming at dock. Rutgers Slip, ca. 1908New York City. Boys swimming at dock. Rutgers Slip, ca. 1908 (ca. 1908.)[Pulitzer] school of journalism [Columbia University, New York][Pulitzer] school of journalism [Columbia University, New York][Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York - interiors: Marie Antoinette room][Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York - interiors: Marie Antoinette room] (c1902.)[Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York - interiors: reception room - state apartments][Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York - interiors: reception room - state apartments] (c1902.)[Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York - interiors: Palm garden (dining room)][Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York - interiors: Palm garden (dining room)] (c1902.)[New York City fireman turning on high pressure hoses at hydrant. July 1908][New York City fireman turning on high pressure hoses at hydrant. July 1908] (1908)Great riot at the Astor Place Opera House, New York: on thursday evening May 10th 1849Great riot at the Astor Place Opera House, New York: on thursday evening May 10th 1849 (New York : Published)[Germantown, New York. Frances Martin, who does farm work, is sitting in the living room with Mr. and Mrs. Schrader][Germantown, New York. Frances Martin, who does farm work, is sitting in the living room wThe Riverside church. RIverside Drive and 122nd St. New YorkThe Riverside church. RIverside Drive and 122nd St. New York[New York City - Pennsylvania Station - Main concourse][New York City - Pennsylvania Station - Main concourse][New York (City) - house at 55 Irving Place where O. Henry lived after 1898][New York (City) - house at 55 Irving Place where O. Henry lived after 1898][New York City. Blizzard of 1888: Fulton St. toward ferry after plowing][New York City. Blizzard of 1888: Fulton St. toward ferry after plowing]New York (City)New York (City)New York City. Bedloe's Island. Statue of Lib.: front view from baseNew York City. Bedloe's Island. Statue of Lib.: front view from base (ca. 1908.)Tammany Hall, 14th Street, New York (City)Tammany Hall, 14th Street, New York (City) (Elizabeth, N.J. : A.)New York (City) - City Hall - Front viewNew York (City) - City Hall - Front viewNew York, flags on BroadwayNew York, flags on BroadwayA view of New York, Governors Island, the river &c. from Long IslandA view of New York, Governors Island, the river &c. from Long Island ([London] : Published)E. view of the city of New York, or: 41 S. view of the city of New York.E. view of the city of New York, or: 41 S. view of the city of New York. ([177-])E. view of the city of New York, or: 41 S. view of the city of New York.E. view of the city of New York, or: 41 S. view of the city of New York. ([177-])View of the federal ediface in New YorkView of the federal ediface in New York ([1789])A south west view of the city of New York, taken from the Governours Island at* [NW tip of island]A south west view of the city of New York, taken from the Governours Island at* [NW tip ofSleighing at Harlem, New YorkSleighing at Harlem, New YorkStreet pedlars' carts on Elizabeth Street, looking north from Hester Street, New York City, U.S.A.Street pedlars' carts on Elizabeth Street, looking north from Hester Street, New York City (New York : Underwood)View of the marine hospital and quarantine grounds, Staten Island, New YorkView of the marine hospital and quarantine grounds, Staten Island, New York (c1854 Dec. 19.)East view of Hell Gate, in the province of New York / W.A. Williams del. 1775.East view of Hell Gate, in the province of New York / W.A. Williams del. 1775. (1778 April.)[Examples of Albertype reproductions, ca. 1885: The old guard of New York City" posed in grand ballroom of the Waldorf]"[Examples of Albertype reproductions, ca. 1885: The old guard of New York City" posed in g[CBS broadcasting studio; comedy show on the air. New York City? 1940?][CBS broadcasting studio; comedy show on the air. New York City? 1940?][Dr. Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt just starting on the last parade before suffrage was won in New York State][Dr. Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt just starting on the last parade before[N.Y. (City) - Bowery Theatre: facade, 1828 drawn and engraved...for the New York Mirror"]"[N.Y. (City) - Bowery Theatre: facade, 1828 drawn and engraved...for the New York Mirror"]Newsgirl, Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State)Newsgirl, Park Row. Location: New York, New York (State) (1910 July.)Historic Landscape - New York City - Newsgirl, Park RowHistoric Landscape - New York City - Newsgirl, Park RowChimpanzees, most man like of the apes, Bronx Park, New YorkChimpanzees, most man like of the apes, Bronx Park, New York (New York : Underwood)The Quaker giant and giantess. As exhibited at Barnums American museum, New York 1849The Quaker giant and giantess. As exhibited at Barnums American museum, New York 1849 ([no date recorded on)View of the [Brooklyn] Bridge from New YorkView of the [Brooklyn] Bridge from New York[New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: group of men and women ashore][New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: group of men and women ashore] ([1905])[New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: small motor launch with ten aboard][New York - Oyster Bay, Long Island Yacht Club: small motor launch with ten aboard] ([1905])

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