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  1. The history of New York City (18551897) started with the inauguration in 1855 of Fernando Wood as the first mayor from Tammany Hall, an institution that dominated the city throughout this period. Reforms led to the New York City Police Riot of June 1857.

  2. Tammany and consolidation: 18551897. Early 20th century: 1898–1945. Post–World War II: 1946–1977. 1978–present. See also. Notes. References. Further reading. Primary sources. Further viewing. External links. History of New York City. Manhattan in 1873, looking north. The Hudson River is at left.

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    Jan 12, 2010 · New York City served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. During the 1760s and 1770s, the city was a center of anti-British activity–for instance, after the British...

  5. May 15, 2024 · The history of New York City (18551897) started with the inauguration in 1855 of Fernando Wood as the first mayor from Tammany Hall, an institution that dominated the city throughout this period. Reforms led to the New York City Police Riot of June 1857.

  6. This article is a timeline of the history of New York City in the U.S. state of New York . Prior to 1700s. 1524 – Giovanni da Verrazzano, the first European to see New York Harbor arrives and names it Nouvelle- Angoulême. 1613 – Juan (Jan) Rodriguez [1] [2] [3] became the first documented non-Native American to live on Manhattan Island. [4] .

  7. Completed in 1842, it was the source of the city's drinking water until its demolition in the 1890s. 1855: George Washington Monument at Union Square. A group gathered around the newly constructed monument of George Washington in Union Square, dedicated in 1856 the the oldest sculpture in any NYC Park. 1850: Grace Church.

  8. History of New York City; Lenape and New Netherland, to 1664 New Amsterdam British and Revolution, 1665–1783 Federal and early American, 1784–1854 Tammany and Consolidation, 185597 (Civil War, 1861–65) Early 20th century, 1898–1945 Post–World War II, 1946–77 Modern and post-9/11, 1978– See also; Timelines: NYC • Brooklyn Category

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