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50+ Rare Historic Photos That Give A Glimpse Of New York From the Late 19th Century

New York always held a dominant position in the economy of America. In 1884, nearly 70% of U.S. imports came through New York. However, the increase in immigrants, which were started with refugees from the Irish potato famine, impacted New York’s economy. Between 1855 and 1890, an estimated 8 million immigrants passed through Castle Clinton at Battery Park in Manhattan. Mass overcrowding in Lower Manhattan facilitated the spread of yellow fever, cholera, and tuberculosis. Here below, Bygonely has compiled a list of historical photographs of New York that give a glimpse of the late 19th century. What do you think about the 19th century? Let us know in the comments.

#2 59th Street, Looking West from Grand Army Plaza, 1894

#4 Madison Square, 1899

Madison Square, 1899

#5 Hester Street crowded with women shopping and push-cart peddlers, 1898

#7 Laying cable line for trolleys in Union Square, 1891

Laying cable line for trolleys in Union Square, 1891

#10 201-207 Broadway, Decorated for a Parade Promoting William McKinley and Garret Hobart for the Presidential Election, 1896.

#11 Proctor’s Pleasure Palace, 58th Street and Lexington Avenue, 1895

Proctor’s Pleasure Palace, 58th Street and Lexington Avenue, 1895

#14 Circus Parade, Washington Park, Albany, 1880

Circus Parade, Washington Park, Albany, 1880

#15 Pedestrians and push-carts on Mulberry Street, 1898

#16 A police officer handing something to a horse-cart driver hauling snow, 1899

#17 Harlem River Bridge overlooking Manhattan Field, 1895

Harlem River Bridge overlooking Manhattan Field, 1895

#21 The Dakota at Central Park West, 1890

The Dakota at Central Park West, 1890

#24 Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan, 1899

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan, 1899

#25 Police Parade, Bowler Hats, Hardly Any Women, 1899

#27 Manhattan Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

#30 Looking East along 42nd Street toward Grand Central Depot , 1880

#31 A crowd gathers for Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration, March 4, 1861

A crowd gathers for Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration, March 4, 1861

#32 The Union League Club, 5th Avenue and 39th Street, 1885

#34 Atlantic and Norstrom Avenues, Brooklyn, 1895

Atlantic and Norstrom Avenues, Brooklyn, 1895

#37 Coney Island, 1896

Coney Island, 1896

#41 Playing children near dead horse, 1899

Playing children near dead horse, 1899

#42 59th Street, Looking West from Grand Army Plaza, 1894

#43 The Windsor Hotel, Broadway and WIlliam Street, Saratoga, 1900

#44 The Croton Aqueduct Distributing Reservoir, 40th Street and 5th Avenue, 1891

The Croton Aqueduct Distributing Reservoir, 40th Street and 5th Avenue, 1891

#46 Advertising for Barnum and Bailey’s Circus, 5th Avenue and 75th Street, 1891

#47 5th Avenue at 42nd Street Looking North, 1885

5th Avenue at 42nd Street Looking North, 1885

#48 Looking East down 39th Street from 5th Avenue, 1900

#49 The Broadway Central Hotel, Broadway at Bond Street, 1890

#50 City Hall in its fanciest dress for the Dewey Parade, 1898

#51 Lumber District Horse Car, 1890

Lumber District Horse Car, 1890

#53 Parade, Street Cleaners, Fifth Ave. & 42nd St., 1896

#54 Central park west, 1890

Central park west, 1890

#57 Broadway and Union Square, 1892

Broadway and Union Square, 1892

#61 High Bridge (The Aqueduct Bridge), 1899

High Bridge (The Aqueduct Bridge), 1899

#62 Waldorf Astoria Original Site at 5th Ave and 35th Street, 1899

#63 A view of bustling port area on West Street, 1899

#64 Horse-drawn ash cart. New York City, 1896

Horse-drawn ash cart. New York City, 1896

#67 Bathing 1896 Far Rockaway Beach, 1896

Bathing 1896 Far Rockaway Beach, 1896

#71 Mulberry Bend, 1890

Mulberry Bend, 1890

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