New York City History
Arianna Kousouros
History of New York City
Midterm Exam Essay
New York City always had a core identity which is doing whatever it takes to “make a buck.” The most iconic period in the history of New York City was from 1783-1825. There were also many “New Yorkers” in this time period. A “New Yorker” is someone that is face paced, hardworking, and not afraid of change. Between the years 1609-and 1825 many important events and developments occurred in New York City history, which made the city that it has become today. Work Ethic has always been the core identity in New York City. It began when the Dutch West India Company settled in the early 1620s. Making money was the goal when New Amsterdam was founded. In 1626, “the counting house, not …show more content…
This was also a pivotal event in the city’s history. George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. During this time, New York City was the capital of the country. This was an important event in New York City’s history because it showed the importance the city was in the nation at this point in time. In March 1787, Common Council was authorized to lay out new streets and improve existing ones. Also in the 1780s much attention was given to Broadway and Wall Street which would lead to their “rise to social and economic importance. (Atlas, 58) Wall Street became home to many banks and insurance companies and home to the “wealthiest and most fashionable New Yorkers.” (Atlas, 58)By 1805 Broadway became home to many “elegant …show more content…
After working in his “brother’s musical instrument workshop in London” he came to New York City. While in New York City he entered the fur trade. Stated in the Atlas, “he had become the most important American fur merchant and a year later trade was opened to direct shipments to New York.”(Atlas) This created a new way of making a profit in New York.. He was also known for real estate. He withdrew from the American fur company and used the money to buy and developed large amounts of Manhattan real estates. He predicted New York’s rapid growth. He purchases more land beyond the city limits. He barely built on his land but he rented it others and their
History of New York City
Midterm Exam Essay
New York City always had a core identity which is doing whatever it takes to “make a buck.” The most iconic period in the history of New York City was from 1783-1825. There were also many “New Yorkers” in this time period. A “New Yorker” is someone that is face paced, hardworking, and not afraid of change. Between the years 1609-and 1825 many important events and developments occurred in New York City history, which made the city that it has become today. Work Ethic has always been the core identity in New York City. It began when the Dutch West India Company settled in the early 1620s. Making money was the goal when New Amsterdam was founded. In 1626, “the counting house, not …show more content…
This was also a pivotal event in the city’s history. George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. During this time, New York City was the capital of the country. This was an important event in New York City’s history because it showed the importance the city was in the nation at this point in time. In March 1787, Common Council was authorized to lay out new streets and improve existing ones. Also in the 1780s much attention was given to Broadway and Wall Street which would lead to their “rise to social and economic importance. (Atlas, 58) Wall Street became home to many banks and insurance companies and home to the “wealthiest and most fashionable New Yorkers.” (Atlas, 58)By 1805 Broadway became home to many “elegant …show more content…
After working in his “brother’s musical instrument workshop in London” he came to New York City. While in New York City he entered the fur trade. Stated in the Atlas, “he had become the most important American fur merchant and a year later trade was opened to direct shipments to New York.”(Atlas) This created a new way of making a profit in New York.. He was also known for real estate. He withdrew from the American fur company and used the money to buy and developed large amounts of Manhattan real estates. He predicted New York’s rapid growth. He purchases more land beyond the city limits. He barely built on his land but he rented it others and their