- The Mannahatta Project
- Manhattan
Explore Manhattan Island and its native wildlife in 1609. From the Worldlife Conservation Society.
www.themannahattaproject.org
- Ellis Island@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Immigration/Ellis_Island
- South Street Seaport Museum
- Manhattan
Contains square-rigged tall ships, schooners and maritime exhibits and galleries. Provides maritime history, entertainment and education.
www.SouthStSeaport.org
- Labor Arts
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- Manhattan
Working to gather and display the cultural and artistic history of the labor movement and working people.
www.laborarts.org
- Grand Central Terminal@ - Manhattan
Explore Grand Central Terminal (GCT), the subway station in Manhattan, New York City with sites featuring history, renovations, terminal's restaurants, tours, train schedules, trivia, and the large image projections on the east balcony of the GCT which has stood sentinel to the 20th century.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Mass_Transit/Grand_Central_Terminal
- Great Day In Harlem, A@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Entertainment/Great_Day_In_Harlem__A
- Five Points@ - Manhattan
Explore Five Points, the notorious 19th century slum area of Manhattan, New York City through sites featuring archaeological artifacts and photos, history, maps, newspaper clippings, as well as the portrayal of the district in Martin Scorsese's movie, Gangs of New York.
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Five_Points
- Max's Kansas City
- Manhattan
Oral history about this restaurant/club/bar that served as a watering hold in the 1960-70's for artists, musicians and writers. Includes photos, sound files, chat and a message board.
www.maxskansascity.com
- Dot City - Dorothy Parker's New York
- Manhattan
Photo gallery and walking tour of Dorothy Parker's Manhattan homes, hangouts, and haunts. From The Dorothy Parker Society of New York.
www.dorothyparkernyc.com
- Amityville Murders and Hauntings@ - Amityville
Find sites about the 1974 murder of the DeFeo family in Amityville, New York, and the claims by the following residents that the home was haunted. Also find sites dedicated to the 1979 and 2005 movie versions of The Amityville Horror.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Hauntings/Amityville_Murders_and_Hauntings
- Studio 54@ - Manhattan
Explore Studio 54, the 1970s New York disco through sites offering history, cultural impact, information about its patrons and performers, as well as audio files of hit songs from the disco era.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Venues/Studio_54
- Fraunces Tavern Museum@ - Manhattan
Find sites for Fraunces Tavern Museum and its restaurant where George Washington spent the last days as the General. Sites feature the museum, fieldtrip details, and the renowned restaurant designed by William Mersereau, located at Manhattan, New York City.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Family/Fraunces_Tavern
- Slavery in New York
- New York City
Exhibition from the New York Historical Society.
www.slaveryinnewyork.org
- World's Fair, 1964-65@
dir.yahoo.com/.../World_s_Fairs_and_Expositions/1964_65_World_s_Fair__New_York
- Medieval New York Guide
- Manhattan
From gargoyles to bodies of dead saints to over 15 cathedrals, New York is a medieval city. Compiled and illustrated by Fordham students.
www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/medny.html
- New York City Draft Riots@ - New York City
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/New_York_City_Draft_Riots
- Pennsylvania Station@ - Manhattan
dir.yahoo.com/.../Mass_Transit/Pennsylvania_Station
- Celluloid Skyline
- Manhattan
Exploration of New York City and the movies. Based on the book by James Sanders.
www.celluloidskyline.com
- Triangle Shirtwaist Fire@ - Manhattan
Learn about Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, the 1911 factory fire in New York City which killed many women garment workers through sites with history, images, and background info about the industrial disaster which offset legislation for improved factory safety standards in the U.S.
dir.yahoo.com/.../1910s/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Fire
- World's Fair, 1939-40@
dir.yahoo.com/.../World_s_Fairs_and_Expositions/1939_40_World_s_Fair__New_York
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