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New York

New York became an official state on July 9th, 1776.  Before this time, Dutch people set up pos...

Building the Empire State Building

When the Empire State Building was built, many factors went into making it. The builders wanted it t...

Central Park/New York City

Central Park, located in New York City on the island of Manhattan, was designed in 1858 by Fredrick ...

Staten Island

Staten Island is the 3rd largest borough of New York City in size, at roughly 59 square miles. ...

Emerald of Manhattan

When viewed from the observation deck on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, the beauty of ...

Having Fun at Times Square

Not only does Times Square offer a certain unique beauty, it also offers a plethora of activities.&n...

Design and Contruction of the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building was designed by the architectural firm of Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon and was...

Staten Island

Staten Island is sometimes referred to as “The Forgotten Borough” by some residents who feel it is n...

How the Empire State Building was Built

Who hasn't heard of the Empire State Building? Anyone who has watched some of the old romantic films...

Central Park

In the late 1800's, the Europeans thought the Americans lacked refinement and culture. The talk in t...

Amazing Amusement

If you’re in search of fantastic amusement parks, then surely you have Coney Island on your list. Th...

Visting Central Park

Millions have headed to Central Park, in New York City, but few know the history of this beautiful, ...

On Top Of The World

Since winning the Super Bowl the New York Giants have had a chance to enjoy the spoils that go to th...

They're Not Finished Yet

Eli Manning, drafted with the number one overall pick in 2004 by the New York Giants, has indeed pro...

Yankee Stadium - Home of Those Damn Yankees

When thinking of New York it is almost impossible not think of great landmarks.  The Statue of ...

Restoration of the Statue of Liberty

July 4, 1986 marked the unveiling of the restored Statue of Liberty. She has been standing on Libert...

The Wonders of New York

The State of New York is the 27th largest state in the United States. The state is made up of lakes,...

The New Yankee Stadium

The new Yankee Stadium is scheduled to open for the 2009 baseball season.  It is being built di...

New York Parades

New York City has become famous for many things.  One thing it is famous for are the various co...

New York

Many people consider New York City to be the greatest city in the world.  No matter what you th...

Times Square

Times Square is an intersection in the borough of Manhattan which is a part of New York City, New Yo...

The Uniqueness of Staten Island

Staten Island is a borough of New York City located on an island of that same name.  The Staten...

Statue of Liberty - Lady of Freedom

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States of America.  It was a gift from the coun...

Culture of New York City

New York City developed a culture that is rooted in its ethnic diversity.  The city’s culture c...

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France in 1886. It is located in New York. I...

Central Park: Rebirth

Central Park’s decline continued well into the 1930s until a new “champion” arrived on the political...

Central Park: The Park's Decline

Central Park fell upon hard times as the 19th century drew to a close.  Changes in politics, te...

Central Park: The Early Years

Shortly after Olmsted and Vaux began to implement their award-winning plan, the Greensward Plan, New...

Central Park Beginnings

New York’s Central Park is arguably one of America’s most famous parks, public or private.  Set...

Central Park

Central Park has a long and varied history. It is located in the center of Manhattan. It was the res...

Statue of Liberty

The 152 foot high Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor in New York City, New York. The st...

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