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The rate of immigration from Europe grew steeply after the Civil War, and Manhattan became the first stop for millions seeking a new life in the United States, a role acknowledged by the dedication of the Statue of Liberty on October 28, 1886, a gift from the people of France.
Manhattan serves as New York City's economic and administrative center and has been described as the cultural, financial, media, and entertainment capital of the world. Present-day Manhattan was originally part of Lenape territory.
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This article provides information about Manhattan, a borough of New York City and the George Washington Bridge in New York City. It includes details on its history, location, points of interest and cultural institutions. The article also mentions the construction and operation of the bridge.
Manhattan is a borough of New York City coextensive with New York county in southeastern New York state. It mainly lies on Manhattan Island and includes a number of islets in the East River. It's often mistaken as synonymous with NYC.
In 1626 Peter Minuit purchased the island from local Indians for 60 guilders worth about 1.5 pounds of silver, later renamed to NYC when transferred to British, played prominent role in nation's early history both militarily and politically, developed as heart of prosperous metropolis by 19th century after opening Erie Canal 1825.
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Vehicular suspension bridge crossing Hudson River between The Palisades park near Fort Lee NJ & Manhattan Island NY built by Swiss-born engineer Othmar H Ammann according to modified designs of architect Cass Gilbert originally built to carry 8 lanes traffic now extends 4,760 feet (1,450 metres) between anchorages 115 feet (35 metres) & 212 feet (6...
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History of New York City. Manhattan in 1873, looking north. The Hudson River is at left. The Brooklyn Bridge across the East River (at right) was built from 1870 to 1883. The written history of New York City began with the first European explorer, the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524.
13 de mai. de 2020 · Before the first Dutch colonists sailed through the Narrows into New York Harbor, Manhattan was still what the Lenape, who had already lived here for centuries, called Mannahatta. Times Square...
New York City’s transformation from 250 million years ago to a contemporary urban marvel encapsulates a dramatic evolution from primordial wilderness to a global metropolis.
Manhattan é o mais antigo e mais densamente povoado dos cinco burgos que formam a cidade de Nova Iorque. Localizado primariamente na Ilha de Manhattan, que fica na foz do Rio Hudson, os limites do borough coincidem com os do condado de Nova Iorque, um condado original do estado de Nova Iorque.
