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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.
12 de jan. de 2010 · Learn about the history of New York City, from its origins as a Dutch colony to its role as a global metropolis. Explore the city's landmarks, events, culture and challenges through photos and articles.
Há 1 dia · In 1524 the Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to enter the harbour, which he named Santa Margarita, and he reported that the hills surrounding the vast expanse of New York Bay appeared to be rich in minerals; more than 90 species of precious stone and 170 of the world’s minerals have actually been ...
- George Lankevich
The history of New York begins around 10,000 B.C. when the first people arrived. By 1100 A.D. two main cultures had become dominant as the Iroquoian and Algonquian developed. European discovery of New York was led by the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 followed by the first land claim in 1609 by the Dutch.
New York City traces its origins to Fort Amsterdam and a trading post founded on the southern tip of Manhattan Island by Dutch colonists in approximately 1624. The settlement was named New Amsterdam ( Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam) in 1626 and was chartered as a city in 1653.
Explore how New York City transformed over 250 million years, from its origins in Pangea to becoming the world's most famous and dynamic city today. Learn about its geological, ecological, and cultural history, from the Ice Age to the 21st century.
A Capital City. New York was the first capital of the United States -- George Washington was sworn in as the first President on the balcony of New York City's old City Hall on April 30,...
