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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#21 Harlem River Bridge overlooking Manhattan Field, 1895

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

#35 Police Parade, Bowler Hats, Hardly Any Women, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Former Bouquet seller now making a go with blogging and graphic designing. I love creating & composing history articles and lists.

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