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  1. Manhattan in 1873, looking north. The Hudson River is at left. The Brooklyn Bridge across the East River (at right) was built from 1870 to 1883. The written history of New York City began with the first European explorer, the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524.

  2. www.history.com › topics › us-statesNew York City - HISTORY

    Jan 12, 2010 · New York City served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. During the 1760s and 1770s, the city was a center of anti-British activity–for instance, after the British...

  3. New York City traces its origins to Fort Amsterdam and a trading post founded on the southern tip of Manhattan Island by Dutch colonists in approximately 1624. The settlement was named New Amsterdam ( Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam) in 1626 and was chartered as a city in 1653.

  4. The history of New York City (16651783) began with the establishment of English rule over Dutch New Amsterdam and New Netherland. As the newly renamed City of New York and surrounding areas developed, there was a growing independent feeling among some, but the area was decidedly split in its loyalties.

  5. The economic growth and immigration transformed the city, making New York City the largest town in the States in 1835. Up until 1898, New York was made up of only Manhattan. Later, the districts of Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island became part of the city.

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  7. Timeline of New York City: From Pre-1600s to 21st Century. New York City's journey from pre-1600s, when Lenape-occupied lands characterized the area, to its current status as a leading metropolis, is a testament to its remarkable transformation and resilience.