It is not clear whether Moses sent the letter to Mayor LaGuardia. A penciled notation on the draft said “Hold for plan from Davison.” About a month ...
New York City government offices, including the Municipal Archives, close on the third Monday in February for Presidents Day. Banks, schools, the United ...
These achievements were certainly worthy of recognition, but the narratives generally did not address the impact of the European settlements on the ...
NYC in 2024 shows an obsolete modernity. Despite its uniqueness and vibrant lifestyle, the city seems stuck in the last century ...
For the OHNY tour of the Surrogate’s Courthouse this year Municipal Archives staff member Mr. Matt Minor will share his extensive knowledge of the ...
Still finalizing your Valentine’s Day plans? Don’t stress—NYC’s bar scene has you covered with plenty of last-minute spots for a perfect night out. Whether ...
Just as the stock market soared to new heights in the 1920s, so too did the height of the skyscraper. The race to construct the tallest building in the ...
Perhaps less well-remembered is a pre-season tournament with the Yankees, Dodgers and Giants. It took place on April 15, 1943, as a benefit for the ...
Using mapping software from the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), DORIS’ application developers built the map. They created a form to enter the ...
Between trivia rounds, guests were treated to video clips of music performances from the Municipal Archives’ digital collection. Selections included Duke ...