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New York City Tourist: Central Park
Discover the secrets and treasures of Central Park on this virtual picture tour. Learn interesting facts and develop an appreciation for this oasis in the concrete conglomerate of New York City.
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New York City Tourist: The Empire State Building
Fantastic photo tour of the Empire State Building accompanied by facts and interesting information. Peruse the pages of pictures and experience the wonder and beauty of one of New York City's famous buildings.
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Holiday Season in New York
This site you can discover all of the many things to do in New York City at Christmas time. View pictures, lists of events, and plan your trip.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tour Through New York State Lesson Plan
This lesson is a cool and hip way to tour across New York State. The teacher takes students on a virtual tour of NYS while using music and movement.
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U.s. News: 32 Best Things to Do in New York City
From Central Park to museums, this site offers suggestions and descriptions of the most popular sightseeing tours and options in New York City. Gather information and view pictures of the fabulous places to visit in this unique city.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New York City, 1746
Landmarks of New York City in 1746. The legend is as follows: (A) The Fort; (B) The Chapel; (C) Secretary's office; (D) The Great Dock; (E) Port of Nutten Island; (F) Port of Long Island; (G) Dutch Church; (H) English Church; (I) The...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New York City, 1911
A map from 1911 of part of New York City, showing streets, bridges, and landmarks.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Towns of New Netherland
Essay on the growth and development of towns settled by the Dutch in and around present day New York City. The author provides interesting details about leaders and landmarks.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: Castle Clinton Natl Monument
Circular sandstone fort in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, New York City.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: De Wint House
Oldest building in Rockland County; outstanding example of Dutch colonial architecture; used by George Washington as headquarters during final negotiations for British withdrawal from New York City.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Troy, New York, 1920
A road map of Troy, New York, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing the Hudson River, neighboring cities, principal roads, railroads and stations, bridges, parks, and major landmarks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Troy, New York, 1919
A road map of Troy, New York, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the Hudson River, neighboring cities, principal roads, railroads and stations, bridges, parks, and major landmarks.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Portland Brownstone Quarries
These quarries, active since 1690, were the source of vast quantities of brownstone for New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, other urban areas' buildings.
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History View: World Trade Center September 11
The original World Trade Center was a large complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. It featured the landmark Twin Towers, which opened on April 4, 1973, and were destroyed in 2001 during the September...