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NYPL Collection of American Historical Prints

Created by: NYPL's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 2017
Plan of the City of New York in North America : surveyed in the years 1766 & 1767, a south west view of the City of New York, taken from Governor's Island
The Collection of American historical prints and early views of American cities in NYPL. The collection includes a gift of the architect and historian Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes (1867-1944), 30 images from the assemblage of New York City views donated to the Library in 1922 by Amos F. Eno (1836-1915) and a few items from the collection of American historical prints accumulated by Dr. Thomas Addis Emmet (1828-1919) and presented to the Library in 1896. Lastly, a few other items not found in these collections also appear, such as an 1814 view of New Archangel, Alaska from the Rare Book Division, and the Hudson River Portfolio of 1820 views, from the Spencer Collection.
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The trainbands signing Leisler's declaration

The trainbands signing Leisler's declaration

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A view of the City of New-York from Brooklyn Heights, in 1798

A view of the City of New-York from Brooklyn Heights, in 1798

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Crystal Palace, New York Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace, New York Crystal Palace

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Firemen's Hall. New York. Erected A. D. 1854

Firemen's Hall. New York. Erected A. D. 1854

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New York Crystal Palace for the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations. . .

New York Crystal Palace for the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nati...

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The New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church and Wall Street. Below, left, bust portrait of George B. Post, architect

The New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church and Wall Street. Below, le...

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National Guard [trophy of flags, etc., with Colonel A. Duryee, commandant] 7th Regt. N.Y.S.M. at Camp Worth (Kingston, July 1855) forming for review and inspection by Inspector-General B. F. Bruce N.Y.S.M.

National Guard [trophy of flags, etc., with Colonel A. Duryee, command...

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A view of the City of New-York from Brooklyn Heights, in 1798

A view of the City of New-York from Brooklyn Heights, in 1798

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Central-Park, winter. The skating pond. New York

Central-Park, winter. The skating pond. New York

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A south east prospect of the City of New York in 1756-7 with the French prizes at anchor

A south east prospect of the City of New York in 1756-7 with the Frenc...

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Front view of Burns' Coffee-House, Broadway, opposite the Bowling Green, 1760.

Front view of Burns' Coffee-House, Broadway, opposite the Bowling Gree...

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New York in 1776, from the rear of Col. Rutger's house, East River ; engr[raved] by W. G. Jackman.

New York in 1776, from the rear of Col. Rutger's house, East River ; e...

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South east view of the City of New York. 1. New Colledge. 2. Old English Church. 3. City Hall. 4. French Church. 5. North River. 6. Staten Island. 7. The prison. 1768

South east view of the City of New York. 1. New Colledge. 2. Old Engli...

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Federal Hall, Wall Street & Trinity Church, New York in 1789

Federal Hall, Wall Street & Trinity Church, New York in 1789

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A view of St. Pauls's Church, New York

A view of St. Pauls's Church, New York

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A view of the Federal Hall of the City of New York, as appeared [sic] in the year 1797, with the adjacent buildings thereto

A view of the Federal Hall of the City of New York, as appeared [sic] ...

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This certifies that "Daniel Payne" has served as a fireman the time prescribed by the law of the state entitled "An act granting privileges to the Firemen of the City of New York: passed 12th of April 1816, New York," November 5th, 18 "22", Thomas Franklin, chief engineer. I. Morton, clerk C.C.

This certifies that "Daniel Payne" has served as a fireman the time pr...

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View of City Hall, Park Theatre, Broadway & Chatham St. &c 1822

View of City Hall, Park Theatre, Broadway & Chatham St. &c 1822

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Landing of Gen. Lafayette, at Castle Garden, New-York, 16th August 1824

Landing of Gen. Lafayette, at Castle Garden, New-York, 16th August 182...

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Castle Garden and Battery. Castle Garden, New York.

Castle Garden and Battery. Castle Garden, New York.

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Interior of the Chatham Theatre, New York 1825

Interior of the Chatham Theatre, New York 1825

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Merchants Exchange, New York - Engraving, Public domain image

Merchants Exchange, New York - Engraving, Public domain image

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Branch Bank of U.S. Erected 1825, front 75 feet

Branch Bank of U.S. Erected 1825, front 75 feet

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City-Hall, New-York - A drawing of a large building with a clock tower

City-Hall, New-York - A drawing of a large building with a clock tower

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Street views no. 1, Park Row - Engraving, Public domain image

Street views no. 1, Park Row - Engraving, Public domain image

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La Grange terrace, Lafayette Place. City of New York

La Grange terrace, Lafayette Place. City of New York

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A view of the City Hall, New York, during the drawing of the lottery

A view of the City Hall, New York, during the drawing of the lottery

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Christ Church. New York

Christ Church. New York

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Trinity Church, New York City

Trinity Church, New York City

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City Hall. Above: Views of New York

City Hall. Above: Views of New York

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City Hall. Above: Views of New York

City Hall. Above: Views of New York

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D & J. Devlin Clothing Warehouse, 33 & 35 John St. corner of Nassau, is conceded to be at the head of American clothing. Establishments.

D & J. Devlin Clothing Warehouse, 33 & 35 John St. corner of Nassau, i...

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Oil painting marine, off Governor's Island, with view of the Fort, racing sloop, frigate, etc.

Oil painting marine, off Governor's Island, with view of the Fort, rac...

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Public schools. Ward School No. 2 Henry Street, Seventh Ward.

Public schools. Ward School No. 2 Henry Street, Seventh Ward.

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Free Academy of the City of New York, corner of Lexington Avenue and Twenty-Third Street. Exterior view

Free Academy of the City of New York, corner of Lexington Avenue and T...

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Public schools. School-House No. 50, Eighteenth, Twentieth Street, near Third Avenue.

Public schools. School-House No. 50, Eighteenth, Twentieth Street, nea...

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The Bank of the Republic, Broadway

The Bank of the Republic, Broadway

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The Italian opera at Castle Garden

The Italian opera at Castle Garden

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Franconi's Hippodrome. . .programme. . .

Franconi's Hippodrome. . .programme. . .

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Birds eye view of New York and environs

Birds eye view of New York and environs

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Broadway in 1865 - A black and white drawing of a city street

Broadway in 1865 - A black and white drawing of a city street

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Collegiate R. P. D. Church. Cor. 48th & 5th Ave. ; W. Wheeler Smith, architect ; Helio Engr. & Printg Co. 135 w. 25th St. N.Y.

Collegiate R. P. D. Church. Cor. 48th & 5th Ave. ; W. Wheeler Smith, a...

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Interior view of Augustin Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York

Interior view of Augustin Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York

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Rogers House, No. 7 State Street, 1904.

Rogers House, No. 7 State Street, 1904.

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P.E. Church of the Holy Trinity, (corner of Clinton and Montague Streets)

P.E. Church of the Holy Trinity, (corner of Clinton and Montague Stree...

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Original drawings representing residences of prominent people, all with "Staten Island N.Y." on the drawn portion

Original drawings representing residences of prominent people, all wit...

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Original drawings representing residences of prominent people, all with "Staten Island N.Y." on the drawn portion

Original drawings representing residences of prominent people, all wit...

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Original drawings representing residences of prominent people, all with "Staten Island N.Y." on the drawn portion

Original drawings representing residences of prominent people, all wit...

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Falls on the Genesee rivers - Engraving, Public domain image

Falls on the Genesee rivers - Engraving, Public domain image

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Foundry on Jones Creek near Baltimore

Foundry on Jones Creek near Baltimore

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View on the Hudson - Engraving, Public domain image

View on the Hudson - Engraving, Public domain image

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Camp Putnam. The encampment of the National Guard of New-York at New-Haven Conn. June 1852

Camp Putnam. The encampment of the National Guard of New-York at New-H...

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A perspective view of Lake George.

A perspective view of Lake George.

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A description of the towne of Mannados: or New Amsterdam, as it was in September 1661 . . .1664

A description of the towne of Mannados: or New Amsterdam, as it was in...

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Plan of the city of New York, in North America. Surveyed in the years 1766 & 1767
Castle Garden, New York. [And] five other views: Passaic Falls, N.J.;  Mount Vernon, seat of the late Gen. Geo. Wash.; Schuykill near Flat-Rock; Beacon St., Boston; near Fishkill on the Hudson.

Castle Garden, New York. [And] five other views: Passaic Falls, N.J.; ...

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New York from Weehawk ; Alex. J. Davis, designr. & engr ; lithography, printed by M. Williams.

New York from Weehawk ; Alex. J. Davis, designr. & engr ; lithography,...

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New-York and environs, from Williamsburgh.

New-York and environs, from Williamsburgh.

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Interior view of the New York Crystal Palace for the exhibition of the industry of all nations. Taken on the first of December 1853. . . Cartstensen & Gildemeister architects, 74 Broadway N.Y.

Interior view of the New York Crystal Palace for the exhibition of the...

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Fast trotters on Harlem Lane N.Y. Com. Vanderbilt with Myron Perry and Daisy Burns. Bonner with Dexter

Fast trotters on Harlem Lane N.Y. Com. Vanderbilt with Myron Perry and...

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View of the New York Quarantine, Staten Island

View of the New York Quarantine, Staten Island

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New York. References . . . New York is situated . . . masts, etc.

New York. References . . . New York is situated . . . masts, etc.

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L'entrée triumphale de troupes royales a Nouvelle Yorck

L'entrée triumphale de troupes royales a Nouvelle Yorck

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Bulls Head in the Bowery, between Bayard and Pump Sts. now Canal St. , N.Y. 1783

Bulls Head in the Bowery, between Bayard and Pump Sts. now Canal St. ,...

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Two figures in Roman costume, on stage ; eighteenth century audience in foreground. Scribbling, including date 1791, on wall on each side. In pencil: India proof. Interior of the old John St. Theatre, N.Y.

Two figures in Roman costume, on stage ; eighteenth century audience i...

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Interior of New-York, Provost Street and Chapel

Interior of New-York, Provost Street and Chapel

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New York from Heights near Brooklyn

New York from Heights near Brooklyn

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New York Theatre, erected 1826. Front on Bowery, 75 feet, depth 170 feet

New York Theatre, erected 1826. Front on Bowery, 75 feet, depth 170 fe...

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View of the Bowling-Green, Broadway

View of the Bowling-Green, Broadway

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St. Pauls, Broadway, N.Y., Fenner Sears Co

St. Pauls, Broadway, N.Y., Fenner Sears Co

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New York from Brooklyn Heights.

New York from Brooklyn Heights.

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The Great Fire of the City of New York, 16 December 1835

The Great Fire of the City of New York, 16 December 1835

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St. Mark's Church, New York - Engraving, Public domain image

St. Mark's Church, New York - Engraving, Public domain image

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A description of a view of New York, now exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square. Below, two views, top one showing City Hall, lower one Broadway, with St. Paul's.

A description of a view of New York, now exhibiting at the Panorama, L...

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Light may the boat row, duett, sung with the most enthusiastic applause by Mrs. and Miss Watson, at the Park Theatre, concerts &c.

Light may the boat row, duett, sung with the most enthusiastic applaus...

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Custom House, New York - Engraving, Public domain image

Custom House, New York - Engraving, Public domain image

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Broadway New York. South from the Park. 599

Broadway New York. South from the Park. 599

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Building labeled J. Dent's Hotel. Building to left lettered Apollo

Building labeled J. Dent's Hotel. Building to left lettered Apollo

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General view (from Brooklyn.) Above, over border: New-York

General view (from Brooklyn.) Above, over border: New-York

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St. Paul's Church, Barnum's Museum, & Astor House. Above: Views of New-York

St. Paul's Church, Barnum's Museum, & Astor House. Above: Views of New...

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Grace Church - A drawing of a church with a clock tower

Grace Church - A drawing of a church with a clock tower

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New York., New York City, aquatint

New York., New York City, aquatint

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Public schools. Front elevation Ward School No. 21 in Marion-Street, 14th Ward, and Ward School No. 10 in Wooster-Street 15th Ward.

Public schools. Front elevation Ward School No. 21 in Marion-Street, 1...

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Public schools. School House No. 45. Twenty-Fourth Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Public schools. School House No. 45. Twenty-Fourth Street, between Sev...

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Public schools. Front elevation Ward School No. 51, in 44th-Street, 22nd Ward.

Public schools. Front elevation Ward School No. 51, in 44th-Street, 22...

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Public schools. Primary School-House No. 58, Nineteenth Street, near Avenue A.

Public schools. Primary School-House No. 58, Nineteenth Street, near A...

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Delmonico's Hotel. - Engraving, Public domain image

Delmonico's Hotel. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Mercantile Bank - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mercantile Bank - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The New York Crystal Palace - Engraving, Public domain image

The New York Crystal Palace - Engraving, Public domain image

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Fraunces' Tavern - A drawing of a large building with a clock on top of it

Fraunces' Tavern - A drawing of a large building with a clock on top o...

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Building on S.E. corner of Fifth Ave. and 42nd St.; corner of reservoir appears at right

Building on S.E. corner of Fifth Ave. and 42nd St.; corner of reservoi...

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Ceremonies of dedication of the Worth Monument. (Nov. 25, 1857)

Ceremonies of dedication of the Worth Monument. (Nov. 25, 1857)

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St. Nicholas Hotel, Broadway, New York. Treadwell, Acker & Co., proprietors

St. Nicholas Hotel, Broadway, New York. Treadwell, Acker & Co., propri...

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Message from the mayor and resolutions of the common council with picture of the White House.

Message from the mayor and resolutions of the common council with pict...

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