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New York, a city of staggering contrasts, diversity and culture, ranks among history's great trade and cultural centers. From Wall Street to the United Nations, the world's most powerful and influential men and women prize success in New York above all other places. Its population hails from every country on the globe, bringing a variety of culture and viewpoints. However, above all else, New York has always been about money and ambition.

1524 to 1664

Europe's first contact with this area occurred in 1524, when Italian explorer Giovanni de Verrazano viewed New York from the base of Manhattan. The following year, a black Portuguese explorer named Esteban Gomez reached the Hudson River. Despite these early encounters, the Dutch settled New York first, after explorer Henry Hudson lent his name to the world's largest tidal river. In 1625, six farms called "bouweries" were started in Manhattan.

The next year, Governor Peter Minuet purchased Manhattan from the native American Indians for USD24 worth of trinkets. By 1640, the predominately Dutch New Amsterdam (as it was then called) was teeming with the diversity of the New World, as the tolerant Dutch welcomed all.

Rapid expansion soon pitted early Dutch Manhattanites against English Puritans who had moved to the colony. Less than tolerant, the Puritans had banned bowling and even the celebration of Christmas. While initially seen as outsiders, the prosperous and hardworking Puritans soon had the political upper hand. After an invasion by British troops in 1664, an Anglo-Dutch treaty handed the city over to the English.

British Rule

Under British rule, the renamed New York City saw its population grow from 6,000 to 20,000 by the end of the 17th century. Events in Europe also brought turmoil to the city. Wars between England and France gave birth to privateering, or legalized piracy, that allowed the likes of Wall Street resident William Kidd to go capture enemy ships off the coast of New York. During this time, New York City tolerated (and in some circles encouraged) the slave trade, and a large and prosperous slave market was located on Wall Street.

As the 18th century wore on, England's passage of restrictive acts of trade and imposition of tariffs on the American colonies brought about protest and ultimately revolution. New York City was strategically vital during the American Revolutionary War. Early on, from Brooklyn to Harlem, General George Washington's army suffered a series of defeats and barely escaped capture. The British took the city and stationed itself there. At the end of the war, Washington was sworn in as the first president on the steps of New York's Federal Hall.

From Capital to Trade Center

New York's stint as the United States capital was short lived. Political wrangling dictated the newly created District of Columbia would be the new nation's capital. However, the 1792 founding of the New York Stock Exchange launched the city as a financial center.

The explosive expansion and revolutionary invention of the 19th century forever transformed New York City. The Erie Canal, in its day the world's greatest engineering feat, had New York's ports at its terminus and strengthened the city's position as a national trade center. Later, the city commissioned Central Park, designed and planned to save breathing space as the population boom moved uptown.

Inventions and Immigration

The American Civil War brought much sorrow and misery to New York, but also great prosperity as war profits soared. Yet, New York's status as a Union stronghold became threatened with the passage of the nation's first conscription act. Poor immigrants, angered that the wealthy could buy their way out of the draft, rioted violently.

As the century passed, New York displayed more technological marvels. A workforce thousands strong constructed the Brooklyn Bridge, then the tallest and longest in the world. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, and soon electric streetlights illuminated lower Manhattan. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, was erected near the Battery. The present St. Patrick's Cathedral was also built. At the end of the 19th century, a string of palatial mansions rose along New York's Fifth Avenue.

At the same time, economic conditions in Europe brought massive immigration to New York City, primarily consisting of Irish, Germans, Italians and Eastern Europeans. Immigrants worked long hours under harsh conditions and lived in unhealthy tenements. Reformers, galvanized by the success of the abolitionist movement as well as the gaining momentum of the suffragist and temperance movements, actively joined the fight to assist the immigrant poor.

From the Jazz Age to the UN

By the 1920s, all of Manhattan was populated. Harlem, which had started as a Dutch farm, now attracted New York blacks as well as those migrating from the South. Jazz and blues and Prohibition-era speakeasies made the neighborhood an entertainment mecca for all races. Black musicians, artists and writers together formed a movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. On Broadway, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein and George and Ira Gershwin led the popular music industry. The hedonistic decade ended, however, with a crash on Wall Street, leading to the Great Depression.

A backlash against corrupt politics ushered Fiorella LaGuardia into the mayor's office, and the city began to work its way out of the Depression. Robert Moses built parks, and the Rockefellers erected Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center.

New York emerged from the Depression and World War II with a new fervor for industry and building. The United Nations complex started the post-war boom and was completed in the 1950s.

Modern Era

In 1972, a major change to the lower Manhattan skyline took place with the completion of the World Trade Center, the 110-story structures commonly known as the "twin towers." Tragically, on Sept. 11, 2001 - after almost 30 years of enduring as a symbol of New York City - both buildings were destroyed by terrorists.

But at the dawn of the new millennium, New Yorkers know they will survive this tragedy and come together to build a better city. Fifth Avenue is still a bastion of the wealthy, and numerous other neighborhoods are home to yet another wave of immigration from Latin America, the Far East and Eastern Europe. New York still attracts hordes of ambitious people - historian Peter Quinn, commenting on New York's nature, said the city that started with Peter Minuet's $24 purchase is still the same, and if possible, even more so: "Donald Trump would have tried to pay $22."

To learn more about the city, here are just some of the places you may wish to look:

Abigail Adams Smith Museum

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

New York Historical Society







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Brooklyn


 New York
United States
 Originally one of the six towns of King County, Brooklyn is one of the oldest parts of the United States. This massive borough stretches from festive Coney Island to elegant Brooklyn Heights. But from whatever neighborhood Brooklynites hail, they remain a largely proud lot. They can boast of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the gorgeous bridge that bears the borough's name, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and a growing restaurant scene. Some are even boastful of their accent. This most heavily populated borough in New York City is home to almost 2.5 million people.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Brooklyn photo by Tom Giebel
Photo: Tom Giebel
Brooklyn photo by Mao
Photo: Mao
Brooklyn photo by Tim Darach
Photo: Tim Darach
Brooklyn photo by The Back Alley Tabernacle
Photo: The Back Alley Tabernacle
Brooklyn photo by Newell
Photo: Newell
 

 
Brooklyn Bridge


New York's most famous bridge
 Near Municipal Building, Park Row
Cadman Plaza, Manhattan
New York, NY 10002
United States
+1 212 484 1200 (Tourist information) 		Brooklyn Bridge was built to connect the island of Manhattan to Brooklyn. At almost 1,600 feet long, at the time of its completion in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Its architecture remains a wondrous sight in the New York cityscape. After dark, the twin Gothic towers and strong steel cables make a striking silhouette against the night sky. Walking across the bridge is a huge thrill, particularly if you start from the Brooklyn side and view the Manhattan skyline on your stroll across the East River.

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Brooklyn Bridge photo by Amauri Aguiar
Photo: Amauri Aguiar
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Erica
Photo: Erica
Brooklyn Bridge photo by yaaaay
Photo: yaaaay
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Osvaldo Ponton
Photo: Osvaldo Ponton
Brooklyn Bridge photo by jumblejet
Photo: jumblejet
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Sheldon Wood
Photo: Sheldon Wood
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Cristina Baldanzi
Photo: Cristina Baldanzi
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Kind of blue
Photo: Kind of blue
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Dan Cunningham
Photo: Dan Cunningham
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Alain Fernández
Photo: Alain Fernández
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Enrico Webers
Photo: Enrico Webers
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Virve
Photo: Virve
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Joshua Treviño
Photo: Joshua Treviño
Brooklyn Bridge photo by ben v
Photo: ben v
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Lucy Billany
Photo: Lucy Billany
Brooklyn Bridge photo by broonandmish
Photo: broonandmish
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Peter Guthrie
Photo: Peter Guthrie
Brooklyn Bridge photo by J Ranson
Photo: J Ranson
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Kazim Alikhan
Photo: Kazim Alikhan
Brooklyn Bridge photo by elsa ouvrard
Photo: elsa ouvrard
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Adam Ferris
Photo: Adam Ferris
Brooklyn Bridge photo by howardj47
Photo: howardj47
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Stephen Blanchard
Photo: Stephen Blanchard
Brooklyn Bridge photo by Alvaro Moran
Photo: Alvaro Moran
 

 
Central Park


A park like no other
 14 East 60th Street
Between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West
New York, NY 10022
United States
+1 212 310 6600
http://www.centralparknyc.org 		Right in the heart of Manhattan stands this oasis of rolling pastures and gardens, stretching from Midtown to Harlem. It was created in 1857 by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux. These days walkers, rollerbladers, bikers and joggers compete for space. Lovers meet at Bethseda Fountain on Bethseda Terrace. To the north, others wonder at the mystery of Belvedere Castle. Nearby is the Delacorte Theater, where you can watch plays in the summer. Across the park lies a charming Central Park Wildlife Conservation Center, and children of all ages love the restored carousel.

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Central Park photo by Daniel Tarff
Photo: Daniel Tarff
Central Park photo by Jose Gil
Photo: Jose Gil
Central Park photo by Dale Hameister
Photo: Dale Hameister
Central Park photo by Ed Coylw
Photo: Ed Coylw
Central Park photo by Darren Stueber
Photo: Darren Stueber
Central Park photo by La Mariposa
Photo: La Mariposa
Central Park photo by Swede on the loose
Photo: Swede on the loose
Central Park photo by Joshua Groboski
Photo: Joshua Groboski
Central Park photo by Atanas Entchev
Photo: Atanas Entchev
Central Park photo by Gueorgui Tcherednitchenko
Photo: Gueorgui Tcherednitchenko
Central Park photo by Louis Handwerker
Photo: Louis Handwerker
Central Park photo by Hey Paul
Photo: Hey Paul
Central Park photo by David Ewalt
Photo: David Ewalt
Central Park photo by Aron Danburg
Photo: Aron Danburg
Central Park photo by Stewart Dean
Photo: Stewart Dean
Central Park photo by Bill Frazzetto
Photo: Bill Frazzetto
Central Park photo by John Baker
Photo: John Baker
Central Park photo by Nigelito
Photo: Nigelito
Central Park photo by Sarah E. Galbraith
Photo: Sarah E. Galbraith
Central Park photo by Francisco Daum
Photo: Francisco Daum
Central Park photo by Dinusha Peiris
Photo: Dinusha Peiris
Central Park photo by Diana Joyce de Falco
Photo: Diana Joyce de Falco
Central Park photo by Justin O. Merrick
Photo: Justin O. Merrick
Central Park photo by Jo Murray
Photo: Jo Murray
Central Park photo by zoomingin
Photo: zoomingin
Central Park photo by ners_t
Photo: ners_t
Central Park photo by Weilling
Photo: Weilling
Central Park photo by RobStromquist
Photo: RobStromquist
Central Park photo by Katrina R Smith
Photo: Katrina R Smith
Central Park photo by Cennydd Bowles
Photo: Cennydd Bowles
Central Park photo by Terry Gray
Photo: Terry Gray
Central Park photo by Gabriel Shiradine
Photo: Gabriel Shiradine
Central Park photo by jason hallas
Photo: jason hallas
Central Park photo by Marco Faccini
Photo: Marco Faccini
Central Park photo by Cyril Zekser.
Photo: Cyril Zekser.
Central Park photo by Cheryl H
Photo: Cheryl H
Central Park photo by zincink
Photo: zincink
Central Park photo by Artjom83
Photo: Artjom83
Central Park photo by Ezekiel Gorrocino
Photo: Ezekiel Gorrocino
Central Park photo by Björn Hermans
Photo: Björn Hermans
Central Park photo by Mohammad Mahdian
Photo: Mohammad Mahdian
Central Park photo by Muriel Lobier
Photo: Muriel Lobier
Central Park photo by tattoodjj
Photo: tattoodjj
Central Park photo by Daniel Silva²
Photo: Daniel Silva²
 

 
Ellis Island Immigration Museum


Point of arrival
 Ellis Island
(in Hudson River)
New York, NY 10004
United States
+1 212 883 1986
http://www.nps.gov/stli/serv02... 		Not far from Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty stands Ellis Island, former gateway to the United States. Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants landed here. In 1990, the long disused buildings were restored and the Immigration Museum was born. Ellis Island is accessible by ferry from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey.

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Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by chchang
Photo: chchang
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by Jeff Summers
Photo: Jeff Summers
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by Dave Tremaine
Photo: Dave Tremaine
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by Karen Tolson
Photo: Karen Tolson
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by Justin Rafferty
Photo: Justin Rafferty
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by Stephanie St John
Photo: Stephanie St John
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by Ed Birth
Photo: Ed Birth
Ellis Island Immigration Museum photo by mcwlam1
Photo: mcwlam1
 

 
Federal Hall


Presidential Presentation
 26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
United States
+1 212 825 6888
http://www.nps.gov/feha/ 		A bronze statue of George Washington welcomes visitors to historic Federal Hall on Wall Street. It is located on the site of Washington's swearing in to the United States presidency in 1789. The present building was erected in 1834-1842 to house the United States Custom House and went under extensive rennovation in 2004. It is one of the best examples of classical architecture surviving in the city. Today, it holds an interactive exhibition relating to the United States Constitution. A copy of the Bill of Rights is also on display. Admission is free.

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Federal Hall photo by Yo Hibino
Photo: Yo Hibino
Federal Hall photo by julián gonzález
Photo: julián gonzález
Federal Hall photo by Sara Richards
Photo: Sara Richards
Federal Hall photo by bdkelley
Photo: bdkelley
Federal Hall photo by Josh Hallett
Photo: Josh Hallett
Federal Hall photo by marat sudman
Photo: marat sudman
Federal Hall photo by Yogesh Agashe
Photo: Yogesh Agashe
Federal Hall photo by knulp79
Photo: knulp79
Federal Hall photo by tobias.schlottbohm
Photo: tobias.schlottbohm
Federal Hall photo by saku7up
Photo: saku7up
 

 
Harlem


 New York
United States
 Long the national epicenter of African-American culture, Harlem was home to the Harlem Renaissance, arguably the country's most influential artistic, literary, and cultural movement. It has since witnessed some of New York's worst poverty and crime. But now, Harlem is benefiting from a booming economy, as rents rise and tourists clamor to visit its jazz clubs and Southern restaurants. Recent gentrification has led to increased property values, and even former President Bill Clinton has rented office space in Harlem, on 125th Street near the Apollo Theater.

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Harlem photo by bastian
Photo: bastian
Harlem photo by bastian
Photo: bastian
Harlem photo by Anah
Photo: Anah
 

 
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden


18th century house
 421 E 61st St
(at York Ave)
New York, NY 10021
United States
+1 212 838 6878
http://www.mvhm.org 		Formerly the Abigail Adams Smith Museum, this is a wonderful example of late 18th century New York City architecture. Built in 1799, the building began as a private residence. The Colonial Dames came into possession of the building in 1924 and restored the interior to its original Federal style. The public can now admire the 19th century furniture and decorations.

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National Museum of the American Indian


The First Americans
 1 Bowling Green
The George Heye Center
New York, NY 10004
United States
+1 212 514 3700
http://www.americanindian.si.edu/ 		The George Gustave Heye Center, the New York City branch of the National Museum of the American Indian, is housed in the former US Custom House at Bowling Green in lower Manhattan. One of the city's greatest Beaux-Arts creations, the building was constructed in 1907 from the designs of architect Cass Gilbert (also responsible for the Woolworth Building). The museum itself features art and artifacts, as well as the history of Indian tribes located throughout the United States. Admission is free.

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National Museum of the American Indian photo by Yo Hibino
Photo: Yo Hibino
National Museum of the American Indian photo by Pepijn Schmitz
Photo: Pepijn Schmitz
National Museum of the American Indian photo by Luis Manzo
Photo: Luis Manzo
National Museum of the American Indian photo by Sean Flannagan
Photo: Sean Flannagan
National Museum of the American Indian photo by Tricia M. Philip
Photo: Tricia M. Philip
National Museum of the American Indian photo by Daniel Torres Bonatto
Photo: Daniel Torres Bonatto
 

 
New York Historical Society


New York's attic
 170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
United States
+1 212 873 3400
http://www.nyhistory.org 		Founded in 1804, this museum describes itself as New York's collective memory. It contains an impressive hodgepodge of art and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of New York City. The museum houses thousands of works of art, including many paintings from the 17th century, millions of maps and 500,000 photographs. Visitors can view many of the treasures, including work by James Audubon and Gilbert Stuart's famous portrait of George Washington.

Review © 2007, Wcities
New York Historical Society photo by Jeffry G.
Photo: Jeffry G.
 

 
New York Stock Exchange


Heart of Wall Street
 11 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
United States
+1 212 656 3000
http://www.nyse.com/ 		The Stock Exchange's present home on Wall Street did not open until 1903, but trading in stocks began well before that; by the time this building became its headquarters, the Exchange had already been in existence for more than a hundred years. Today, people trade hundreds of millions of shares electronically as well as by the floor broker system. Visitors can see the action on the floor from a viewing gallery. Multi-media exhibits help explain the frenzy below. Admission is free.

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New York Stock Exchange photo by Colin Riddle
Photo: Colin Riddle
New York Stock Exchange photo by philwright001
Photo: philwright001
New York Stock Exchange photo by James Callan
Photo: James Callan
New York Stock Exchange photo by Chris Wall
Photo: Chris Wall
New York Stock Exchange photo by Steven Kreuzer
Photo: Steven Kreuzer
New York Stock Exchange photo by sarah_rusbridge
Photo: sarah_rusbridge
New York Stock Exchange photo by Travis Shinabarger
Photo: Travis Shinabarger
New York Stock Exchange photo by Carla Steel
Photo: Carla Steel
New York Stock Exchange photo by Byron Pate
Photo: Byron Pate
New York Stock Exchange photo by Tan Nguyen
Photo: Tan Nguyen
New York Stock Exchange photo by Chris Heath
Photo: Chris Heath
New York Stock Exchange photo by Oliver Wide-Swensson
Photo: Oliver Wide-Swensson
New York Stock Exchange photo by Ralph Unden
Photo: Ralph Unden
New York Stock Exchange photo by Luis Bueno
Photo: Luis Bueno
New York Stock Exchange photo by sv3n
Photo: sv3n
New York Stock Exchange photo by Jean-Rémi Baudot
Photo: Jean-Rémi Baudot
New York Stock Exchange photo by Michael R Blevins
Photo: Michael R Blevins
New York Stock Exchange photo by zacbern
Photo: zacbern
New York Stock Exchange photo by Larry Hsieh
Photo: Larry Hsieh
New York Stock Exchange photo by nfalsey
Photo: nfalsey
New York Stock Exchange photo by Lindsay Jones
Photo: Lindsay Jones
New York Stock Exchange photo by Caleb Cohen
Photo: Caleb Cohen
New York Stock Exchange photo by Christian Mezöfi
Photo: Christian Mezöfi
New York Stock Exchange photo by Ernst Moeksis
Photo: Ernst Moeksis
 

 
Rockefeller Center


Sup, skate, and shop
 47th to 51st streets
Between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10020
United States
+1 212 332 6868 / +1 212 632 3975
http://www.rockefellercenter.com 		Always filled with people, Rockefeller Center stretches for blocks. There is plenty to do here: in winter an outdoor café is transformed into an ice-skating rink, and there is a shopping plaza with stores, restaurants and bars. The GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza houses NBC, which offers guided tours of its premises, as well as the Top Of The Rock observation deck. Visitors can also take a tour of Radio City Music Hall on 50th Street at Sixth Avenue. In December, be sure to check out the enormous lighted Christmas tree.

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Rockefeller Center photo by Kevin Hoogheem
Photo: Kevin Hoogheem
Rockefeller Center photo by Tim Forbes
Photo: Tim Forbes
Rockefeller Center photo by julián gonzález
Photo: julián gonzález
Rockefeller Center photo by Kat
Photo: Kat
Rockefeller Center photo by Manicosity
Photo: Manicosity
Rockefeller Center photo by Lee Gillen
Photo: Lee Gillen
Rockefeller Center photo by Hughes Leglise-Bataille
Photo: Hughes Leglise-Bataille
Rockefeller Center photo by Bruin
Photo: Bruin
Rockefeller Center photo by Joanne Rodriguez
Photo: Joanne Rodriguez
Rockefeller Center photo by Aaron Wright
Photo: Aaron Wright
Rockefeller Center photo by James McCauley
Photo: James McCauley
Rockefeller Center photo by gavnosis
Photo: gavnosis
Rockefeller Center photo by Martin Lissmats
Photo: Martin Lissmats
Rockefeller Center photo by william
Photo: william
Rockefeller Center photo by Shiva Subramanian
Photo: Shiva Subramanian
Rockefeller Center photo by Javier Rapoport
Photo: Javier Rapoport
Rockefeller Center photo by Stephen Mellert
Photo: Stephen Mellert
Rockefeller Center photo by Denis Gobo
Photo: Denis Gobo
Rockefeller Center photo by Alline Saylor
Photo: Alline Saylor
Rockefeller Center photo by Bill Rose
Photo: Bill Rose
Rockefeller Center photo by Ruben Campos
Photo: Ruben Campos
 

 
St. Patrick's Cathedral


Epicenter of New York Catholicism
 460 Madison Avenue
Between 50th and 51st streets
New York, NY 10022
United States
+1 212 572 3060 / +1 212 753 2261
http://archny.org/about-us/st-... 		This massive cathedral, situated across from Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue, is the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. With its two soaring 330-foot spires, it is also one of the city's most spectacular architectural sights. Construction on the neo-gothic structure was begun in 1850 and completed in 1878. Inside, it boasts a seating capacity of 2,500, numerous altars and stained glass windows, and a giant organ with over 7,300 pipes. Services are held throughout the day, and many New Yorkers stop in for a moment of serenity in their otherwise hectic days.

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St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Steven Kempton
Photo: Steven Kempton
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Sue Rhodes
Photo: Sue Rhodes
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Shannon Flores
Photo: Shannon Flores
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Keith
Photo: Keith
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Thamar Kiemel
Photo: Thamar Kiemel
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Jenifer May
Photo: Jenifer May
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by C. Chase Taylor
Photo: C. Chase Taylor
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Amy Joyce
Photo: Amy Joyce
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Sara Bonetti
Photo: Sara Bonetti
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by The Anti-ZIM
Photo: The Anti-ZIM
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Dottie Jo
Photo: Dottie Jo
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Nattapol Pornsalnuwa
Photo: Nattapol Pornsalnuwa
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Noirin Plunkett
Photo: Noirin Plunkett
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Regis
Photo: Regis
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Ozlem Akay
Photo: Ozlem Akay
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Sharon Mollerus
Photo: Sharon Mollerus
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Peter Reid
Photo: Peter Reid
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by L.A. Rivera
Photo: L.A. Rivera
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by borenan
Photo: borenan
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Mazzy G
Photo: Mazzy G
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Sophie Haines
Photo: Sophie Haines
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by oliverlamb
Photo: oliverlamb
St. Patrick's Cathedral photo by Krista Stevens
Photo: Krista Stevens
 

 
Statue of  Liberty


Symbol of Liberty
 Liberty Island
(New York Harbor)
New York, NY 10004
United States
+1 212 363 3200 / +1 212 269 5755 (Ferry)
http://www.nps.gov/stli/ 		Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Created by Frenchmen Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue was a gift from France to the United States. Now, visitors can view the inside of the statue through a glass ceiling, and capture a better image of Lady Liberty through the enhanced lighting and video system surrounding the statue. Once again, visitors can walk onto the observation deck to see New York City and its Harbor. With a torch and a book in her hands, Lady Liberty has generously welcomed immigrants and visitors for over a century.

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Statue of Liberty photo by Mike Mahaffie
Photo: Mike Mahaffie
Statue of Liberty photo by Sheila Morris
Photo: Sheila Morris
Statue of Liberty photo by John Waterson
Photo: John Waterson
Statue of Liberty photo by Andrew West
Photo: Andrew West
Statue of Liberty photo by Eva 8
Photo: Eva 8
Statue of Liberty photo by Oz
Photo: Oz
Statue of Liberty photo by Chris Gist
Photo: Chris Gist
Statue of Liberty photo by Walt Schneider
Photo: Walt Schneider
Statue of Liberty photo by Steve Cole
Photo: Steve Cole
Statue of Liberty photo by Graham Freeman
Photo: Graham Freeman
Statue of Liberty photo by Joseph Janesic
Photo: Joseph Janesic
Statue of Liberty photo by Teresa Elsmore
Photo: Teresa Elsmore
Statue of Liberty photo by Stuart Barr
Photo: Stuart Barr
Statue of Liberty photo by Paul Worthington
Photo: Paul Worthington
Statue of Liberty photo by Vincent de Lagabbe
Photo: Vincent de Lagabbe
Statue of Liberty photo by Tom Thorpe
Photo: Tom Thorpe
Statue of Liberty photo by Mick Stevens
Photo: Mick Stevens
Statue of Liberty photo by James Pavlovich
Photo: James Pavlovich
Statue of Liberty photo by Bryn Horsdal
Photo: Bryn Horsdal
Statue of Liberty photo by Jonathan De Guzman
Photo: Jonathan De Guzman
Statue of Liberty photo by zeirae
Photo: zeirae
Statue of Liberty photo by Brett McCleary
Photo: Brett McCleary
Statue of Liberty photo by Sabrina Klante
Photo: Sabrina Klante
 

 
United Nations HQ


Fly the flags
 First Avenue
(at 46th Street)
New York, NY 10001
United States
+1 212 963 8687 (963 TOUR)
http://www.un.org 		This complex was designated the permanent headquarters for the United Nations in 1952. Many buildings, including the General Assembly Hall, can be viewed on guided tours. When the flags in front of the complex are flying, the Assembly is in session. It is possible to sit in on a council session: call the information desk for a free ticket. Seats are limited, so make sure you book well in advance. Tours are held every half-hour. Prices and opening times are subject to change, call in advance.

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United Nations HQ photo by David Thompson
Photo: David Thompson
United Nations HQ photo by David Mackenzie
Photo: David Mackenzie
United Nations HQ photo by Narine Karamyan
Photo: Narine Karamyan
United Nations HQ photo by David Thompson
Photo: David Thompson
United Nations HQ photo by Zane Edwards
Photo: Zane Edwards
United Nations HQ photo by Robin Oldfield
Photo: Robin Oldfield
United Nations HQ photo by Terrie Weng
Photo: Terrie Weng
United Nations HQ photo by Susumu Yokozuka(JPN)
Photo: Susumu Yokozuka(JPN)
United Nations HQ photo by George Panagi
Photo: George Panagi
United Nations HQ photo by Dan Cabral
Photo: Dan Cabral
United Nations HQ photo by Javier Gomez Alvarez
Photo: Javier Gomez Alvarez
United Nations HQ photo by Dave Bushe
Photo: Dave Bushe
United Nations HQ photo by Paul McDermott
Photo: Paul McDermott
United Nations HQ photo by samuraisaj
Photo: samuraisaj
United Nations HQ photo by Dennis Pekelder
Photo: Dennis Pekelder
United Nations HQ photo by Paul McDermott
Photo: Paul McDermott
United Nations HQ photo by Ian Nelson
Photo: Ian Nelson
United Nations HQ photo by Erich Eichensehr
Photo: Erich Eichensehr
United Nations HQ photo by Dave Bushe
Photo: Dave Bushe
United Nations HQ photo by thornton krell
Photo: thornton krell
United Nations HQ photo by Lee Howard
Photo: Lee Howard
United Nations HQ photo by russgsxr flickr.com
Photo: russgsxr flickr.com
United Nations HQ photo by Ryan JJ Chou
Photo: Ryan JJ Chou
United Nations HQ photo by Viivi Poutiainen
Photo: Viivi Poutiainen
United Nations HQ photo by Mike Waldron
Photo: Mike Waldron
United Nations HQ photo by Adora Tang
Photo: Adora Tang
United Nations HQ photo by pipsyq
Photo: pipsyq
United Nations HQ photo by Michael A. Stewart
Photo: Michael A. Stewart
United Nations HQ photo by keepitasecret
Photo: keepitasecret
United Nations HQ photo by Lisa Develtere
Photo: Lisa Develtere
 

 
Wall Street


Money capital of the world
 from Trinity Place to South Street
New York, NY 10005
United States
+1 212 427 7200
http://nyc.chamber.com/NY-B-OR... 		When the Dutch owned Manhattan (or New Amsterdam as they called it), fierce competition for trade led to war against the British. Governor Peter Stuyvesant ordered that a fortified wall be built, stretching 2,340 feet from the East River to the Hudson River. Today the wall may be gone, but a war continues to rage during the week in the financial banks, brokerage houses and insurance companies lining the street.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Wall Street photo by Mao
Photo: Mao
Wall Street photo by Sébastien Bertrand
Photo: Sébastien Bertrand
Wall Street photo by Christian Horcel
Photo: Christian Horcel
Wall Street photo by bastian
Photo: bastian
Wall Street photo by Mark Visosky
Photo: Mark Visosky
Wall Street photo by Karan J
Photo: Karan J
Wall Street photo by NASH
Photo: NASH
Wall Street photo by Andrew Wong
Photo: Andrew Wong
Wall Street photo by Alexander Barron
Photo: Alexander Barron
Wall Street photo by EB.
Photo: EB.
Wall Street photo by M.Harrison
Photo: M.Harrison
Wall Street photo by Bert van Dijk
Photo: Bert van Dijk
Wall Street photo by citron_smurf
Photo: citron_smurf
Wall Street photo by Fermion
Photo: Fermion
Wall Street photo by miquel Loriz
Photo: miquel Loriz
Wall Street photo by Javier Hernández
Photo: Javier Hernández
Wall Street photo by Andre Charland
Photo: Andre Charland
Wall Street photo by Mark Scott Johnson
Photo: Mark Scott Johnson
Wall Street photo by tonio7582
Photo: tonio7582
Wall Street photo by Qui Huynh
Photo: Qui Huynh
Wall Street photo by milchmann //
Photo: milchmann //
Wall Street photo by Wouter van der Wiel
Photo: Wouter van der Wiel
Wall Street photo by Bryan Li
Photo: Bryan Li
Wall Street photo by Chendur
Photo: Chendur
Wall Street photo by Jack Cheng
Photo: Jack Cheng
Wall Street photo by thibauld favre
Photo: thibauld favre
Wall Street photo by kimberley-jane
Photo: kimberley-jane
 

 
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