The big, fat flakes piled up quickly and, despite the temperature hitting 60 degrees the day before, stuck. The alienist by caleb carr, the golem and the jinni by helene wecker, dreamland by nancy bilyeau, the age of. Internet archive history of the valley of the hudson, river of destiny, 16091930 covering. Architecture and urbanism in the gilded age stern, robert a. New york newspapers american historical newspapers online.
Impending blizzard could bring 18 inches of snow to new york. New york city archives page 14 of 67 the new york history. You can find the latest new york today at or in the morning, on the new york times homepage or its new york section. Figures are challenged by, but do not suffer in the snow, which hassam often depicted to soften sharp edges of buildings and muffle urban clatter. We complain, dread the commute and the shoveling andespecially for new york city dwellersthe slush. Climatologists have theories we understand today, but were unknown to our victorian american ancestors. Pc new ycsno topics snow new york state new york broadway new york, n. New york in the snow by vivienne gucwa, hardcover barnes. The first of a series of cholera epidemics began in 1832. All 103 issues have been digitized by the wisconsin historical society. New york newspapers american historical newspapers.
A lecture on the history of foley square in new york city is set for february 27th, at 6. Gender, urban culture, and the making of the gay male world, 18901940 41995 edition. For birth records after 1909, contact the new york city department of health. New york city pasted by heaviest april snow since 1982. As new york city braces for a blizzard forecasters say could be historic, some residents are looking back to the one that historians say changed the city forever. A portion of the new york fire department is seen trying to make their way to a fire through the immense. Mar 11, 2017 the decade of the 1880s was an uncommonly snowy, blizzardridden span of time in north america. The new york star or the daily star 18681891 was a new york city newspaper the paper was founded around early 1868 by employees of the sun, who feared that the recent purchase of the sun by charles anderson dana would turn the political bent of that paper republican. The new york star or the daily star 18681891 was a new york city newspaper. Babs gonzales, new york, between 1946 and 1948 william p. The aftermath of the blizzard left new york with a paralyzed transit system, nonexistent communications, two hundred dead in new york city from an estimate of four hundred casualties in the east.
But, in truth, we love the excitement, especially when the inches pile up and produce record numbers, and photographersamateur and professionalcan roam the streets. Mar 03, 2011 the weather from march 1114th, 1888, pounded the northeast with howling winds and bone chilling temperatures. The storm paralyzed the east coast from the chesapeake bay to maine, as well as the atlantic provinces of canada. As monsters go, this storm had a lighter tread the new york. Click to visit the main new york public library homepage the new york public library digital collections. Internet archive the historic wallkill and hudson river valleys 1907 source. Dec 18, 2019 freedoms journal, an abolitionist paper published in new york city from 1827 to 1829, was the first africanamerican owned and operated newspaper published in the us. This section introduces the context of life in new york city in the nineteenth century. If it held this pattern by the time it hit the east, new yorkers feared another storm of the level of the blizzard of 1888, which buried the city in snow, rendered transportation useless, and killed more than 200 people. Books like edith wharton and betty smith hearken back several decades in the past using the authors own experiences to create lasting, classic. For a better experience, we recommend that you enable javascript. New york historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 100245194 212 4859203. Seneca village existed during a period of turbulence in new york city and the country as a whole. From march 11 th to 15 th the city was buried underneath fifty inches of snow.
From the intimate jazz bars of greenwich village to the vibrant streets of harlem, the dazzling lights of. History of the valley of the hudson, river of destiny, 16091930 covering sixteen new york state hudson river counties, volume iii source. Internet archive geography of the state of new york, 1847 ulster county source. Gay new york and millions of other books are available for instant access. When i see these old photographs of new york city, it stimulates my imagination as to how i would have handled these types of events. Often called a city of contrasts, downtown new york was crowded with buildings and people, busy with trade and commerce. Subsequent telephone directories belonging to the milstein division have also been added to this collection. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Freedoms journal, an abolitionist paper published in new york city from 1827 to 1829, was the first africanamerican owned and operated newspaper published in the us. The great blizzard of 1888, great blizzard of 88, or the great white hurricane march 1114, 1888 was one of the most severe recorded blizzards in american history. This is a chapter from the public domain book lights and shadows of new york city produced originally in 1872. New york has imposed a ban on road travel amid a blizzard expected to be one of the worst in the citys history.
Today is a good day to consider the famous blizzard when new york city was struck by a fierce snowstorm, as 0ne hundred twentynine years ago today, on march 11, 1888, the weather turned from a brief spell of warmer weather to disastrous. Internet archive the history of ulster county, new york 1907 source. Many of the microform titles are selfservice in the milstein microform reading room 119. New york quickly became the receiving point for travelers, opportunity seekers, opportunists, refugees, and the poor. Aftermath of the great blizzard of 1888, new york city. Official estimates expect up to 30 inches of snow to fall in parts of new.
A new york blizzard, about 1890 by childe hassam paper. A history of new york washington irving 1809 1860s. The weekend snowstorm was the biggest since recordkeeping began in 1869, delivering 26. Genealogical research at the new york public library. Snow fell from 10 to 58 inches 25 to 147 cm in parts of new jersey, new york. May 03, 2016 11 best nonfiction books about new york city. For days immediately following the blizzard, as the region dug itself out, new york city suffered from a coal shortage, as well as a shortage of produce, meat, and milk.
The flatiron building under construction, new york city, c. The municipal archives maintains historical birth, death and marriage records for the five boroughs of new york city manhattan, brooklyn, bronx, queens and staten island. Pictures of new york skyline from 1876 show how it has been transformed with skyscrapers. White to patti smith, these are some of the best books written about new york city. The wires that clouded the skies above new york city streets in the late 1800s are visible in each of the illustratins above look closely at the image on the right to see a pole, with many arms, on the left feeding wires across the road. S imilar to the great blizzard of 1888, the blizzard of 1947 was an unexpected visitor, ready to wreak havoc on the postholiday calm that had settled over nyc. The big snowstorm that hit new york city the day after christmas 1947 exceeded the infamous blizzard of 1888. The resiliency of the human species gives us the strength to endure and transform ourselves, in order to deal with whatever crises the future may have in store for us. Weve picked the best books about life during different eras of vintage new yorkand all of them evoke the squalor, glamor and societal. Fiction set in turnofthecentury new york city turnofthecentury pre1900 and early 1900s new york city fascinates me. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 100245194 212 4859203. In march of 1888 new york city was slammed by one of the most devastating blizzards in recorded history. The new york public library has an app that allows anyone with a library card and an ios or android phone to borrow any. As the poles grew in number over the course of the decade, new yorks streets became evermore dangerous.
The calendar read april 2, but heavy, wet snow poured down in new york city early monday. Although new york city is the focus of the book, the text is far more wideranging. Top 10 books about life in vintage nyc 1840s to 1940s untapped. A realistic panoramic view taken at madison square, new york city, on february 17, 1902. Remembering the blizzardopolis of 47 the new york times. Victorian blizzards, nonstop in the 1880s kristin holt. New page 4 newyork historical society nyhistory store. A geographical history of the state of new york, 1853 ulster county source.
Transcribed text is available from accessible archives, either online or on cd in the library. Many new yorkers werent so lucky, and had to wait out the storm with whatever shelter and provisions they could muster. Media in category new york city in the 1930s the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. New york indorsed land papers, 16431676 leave a comment land records, new york state by dennis partridge one of the most useful new york genealogical records is the type that deals with land, because, especially early in its history, new york was heavily involved with agriculture. Newyork historical society librarians reveal fascinating stories from the past through exceptional items in the librarys collection. Mar 02, 2011 a realistic panoramic view taken at madison square, new york city, on february 17, 1902.
The weather bureau predicted cloudiness and cold winds throughout the day, but little mention was made of snow accumulation. New york indorsed land papers, 16431676 new york genealogy. Heres 25 essential historical novels set in new york city. A broad range of primary sources critics and writers, architects, planners, city officials brings the time period to life and allows the city to tell its own complex story. From march 11 th to 15 th the city was buried underneath fifty inches of snow the great white hurricane, as it came to be known, disabled transportation and telegraph communication from the chesapeake bay to montreal. A new york blizzard reiterates motifs that had appeared even in hassams earliest boston scenes. For days immediately following the blizzard, as the region dug itself out, new york city suffered from a coal shortage, as well as. Though no longer on city room, new york today continues to appear every weekday morning, offering a roundup of news and events for the city. Following is a selective list of resources, with an emphasis on new york city.
New york city directories nypl digital collections. How does this snow season compare to other snow seasons that have happened in the past. Nyc in the 1800s working women in nyc in the 1800s. The great white hurricane, as it came to be known, disabled transportation and telegraph communication from the chesapeake bay to. A tale of the new york ghetto abraham cahan 1896 twentieth century 1900s. Here is a deliciously detailed photograph taken in downtown new york in the aftermath of the blizzard of 1888, which struck the u. Take us back to the industrial age flatiron building under construction, new york city, decorators use our sepiatone prints in a variety of ways to make them look old see tone options below. Like the other three volumes, new york 1880 is an indepth presentation of the buildings and plans that transformed new york from a harbor town into a worldclass metropolis. Heres what new york city looked liked on instagram as a powerful storm brought bitter cold and strong winds to the region. Theres good news for all the new york city based ebookworms out there. In one respect, the city was fortunate that snowfall was relegated to upstate new york. Unless noted, all sources are located in the milstein division room 121.
First, thanks to the great blog ephemeral new york who brought this picture, which i had seen before, back to my attention. Dedicated to the benefit of all classes in the city, the report provided more than three hundred pages of. Rights advisory no known restrictions on publication. The erie canal had just opened, marking the beginning of a period of economic expansion for the city and the state. Weve picked the best books about life during different eras of vintage new york and all of them evoke the squalor, glamor and societal. A playful, colorful alphabet book based on the popular larry gets lost in new york. Impending blizzard could bring 18 inches of snow to new. In 1831, as the city continued to expand, the university of the city of new york, now new york university, was founded at washington square in greenwich village. New york city, prostitution, and the commercialization of sex 17901920 by timothy j.
This companion to the bestselling larry gets lost in new york city follows larry and his owner, pete, on an alphabetical journey through the big apple. New york is the appropriate place for centering this story as it pertains to the us because it was not until the 1960s that san francisco came to be known as a gay mecca. Here is some fiction set in new york city between the postcivil war gaslight era and the jazz age of the 1920s. The blizzard currently approaching the us northeast may drop a record snowfall in new york but the history of crippling storms is well established in this city. The iconic city of new york is a bustling, heady metropolis that, thanks to the power of media, everyone in the world knows intimately, even if theyve never been. Turnofthecentury pre1900 and early 1900s new york city fascinates me. Everyone has a different take on this bustling, diverse city. The 25 best books about new york city history brick underground. At first a few flakes will fall, then more, and more. Internet archive history of ulster county, new york part 1, 1880 source.
You can now download over 300,000 books from the nypl for free. The decade of the 1880s proved among the most disastrous, desperate, lifethreatening and lifetakingas winter in north america was at an extreme, the whole decade long. Jan 26, 2015 the blizzard currently approaching the us northeast may drop a record snowfall in new york but the history of crippling storms is well established in this city. If you have any questions about the reference material please leave a comment below. In march 1888, an unprecedented blizzard hit the northeast, dumping 20 to 60 inches of snow on an unprepared new york city. It looks like theres an issue with javascript in your browser. If you read a fictional book set in the 1880s, that touches on a mild winter. Fiction set in turnofthecentury new york city 61 books. To get a sense of whats essential reading for the new york history neophyte, we asked 11 historians and authors to tell us their favorite books of. This great photographic composition highlights the changes underwent to the new york city skyline in the past 7 years.
The paper was founded around early 1868 by employees of the sun, who feared that the recent purchase of the sun by charles anderson dana would turn the political bent of that paper republican. In 1865, just as the civil war was ending and shortly following the infamous draft riots of 1863, the association of new york issued its final report on the sanitary condition of the city. This article provides an incomplete list of fiction books set in new york city. Jan 23, 2016 new york has imposed a ban on road travel amid a blizzard expected to be one of the worst in the citys history. Thats true even for the books we argue with, as our critic parul sehgal. City in snow storm summary photograph shows the east side of new york city during a snow storm. Posts about nyc in the 1800s written by bravuramedia. Washington square henry james 1880 a hazard of new fortunes william dean howells 1889 1890s. Blizzard of 1947 the city university of new york cuny. Ive heard that people go to new york for two reasons.