New York
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Killenworth Mansion, Russia’s Hidden Long Island Paradise
On the crest of a hill in Glen Cove, New York sits Killenworth, one of the country's finest mansions
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25 historic pictures of Luna Park, Coney Island’s magical land of lights
Coney Island’s original Luna Park was a massive spectacle of thrill rides and...
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11 historic pictures of Southampton reveal the olden days of the Hamptons
Southampton is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the stretch of shoreline...
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A typical Long Island duck farm, Long Island, N. Y.
Long Island was once home to a thriving industry of duck farming, with more...
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Amazing old map of Rome, New York from 1886
This map shows Rome, New York as it looked in 1886
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Postcards of Brooklyn’s Manhattan Beach in the 1940’s
Manhattan Beach was the most upscale of three major resort areas developed at...
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Rediscovering the Bronx’s Vibrant Past: Memories Captured in Vintage Photographs
This series of images offers an authentic glimpse into the Bronx's rich heritage and its progression throughout the early 20th century. Whether you have…
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New York, Long Island, and the Coast of Connecticut in the days of the Revolution
Long Island towns on the map include Port Washington, Hempstead, Amityville, Oyster Bay, Islip, Huntington, Port Jefferson, Setauket, Sayville, Patchogue, Moriches, Manorville, Rocky Point, Riverhead, Sag Harbor, East & South Hampton, Greenport, and more.
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Map of Brooklyn’s racial diversity by neighborhood, 1920
The racial makeup of Brooklyn in the 1920's
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Here’s What the Waldorf Astoria Looked Like in 1900
With the Waldorf Astoria closing for repairs, we thought we would take our readers back in time to see what the original hotel looked…
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Beautifully restored map of Ossining, “Sing Sing” NY from 1884
This old map shows Ossining, New York in the late 19th century.
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Sands Point Lighthouse in North Hempstead, NY
The lighthouse at Sands Point is a representative example of masonry...
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16 captivating pictures of Long Island’s golden years
This collection of pictures shows what life was like on Long Island in the late 19th...
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Long Island: 118 Miles of Recreation and Romance
This map of Long Island was originally published in 1938
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Amazing map showing Hempstead, New York in 1876
This map shows Hempstead, New York as it looked in 1876. It was created by Fowler & Bulger in 1876.
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Beautiful illustrated map of Bronx River Parkway from 1915
This vintage map of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation was created in 1915, seven years after construction on the parkway began. The map provides…
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Beautifully restored map of College Point, Queens from 1876
Historic bird's eye view of College Point, Queens in 1876
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Beautifully restored map of Queens, New York from 1918
Historic overview of the Borough of Queens, New York from 1918
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Historic old map of White Plains, New York from 1887
Historic bird's eye view of White Plains, New York from 1887
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3 vintage posters from South Side High School in Rockville Centre
These posters were originally produced in the 1930's and 1940's to promote art and music events at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, New York.
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Old road map of Commack, New York from 1915
Click here to see what Commack was like in the early 20th century.