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New York at its Core 

New York at its Core 

New York at Its Core occupies the entire first floor of our landmark building, and explores the history of New York since its founding through key themes of money, diversity, density, and creativity. Visitors can now investigate the qualities that make this city a subject of fascination and a magnet for people the world over, giving them a place to discover the past, present, and future of one of history’s greatest metropolises. 


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New York at its Core 
[Hendrick I. Lott House.]

[Hendrick I. Lott House.]

Flaked drill point

Flaked drill point

Fragment

Fragment

Van Nieuw Engelandt. t' Fort nieuw Amsterdam op de Manhatans

Van Nieuw Engelandt. t' Fort nieuw Amsterdam op de Manhatans

Deed between Asser Levy and Jacob Young

Deed between Asser Levy and Jacob Young

Bowne House, Erected 1655 Flushing L.I.

Bowne House, Erected 1655 Flushing L.I.

The New-York Chronicle

The New-York Chronicle

Account book of Peter Elting (Petrus Eltinge)

Account book of Peter Elting (Petrus Eltinge)

Ankle cuff

Ankle cuff

Paint cup

Paint cup

Coffee Pot

Coffee Pot

Reverend Gershom Mendes Seixas

Reverend Gershom Mendes Seixas

Sugar Scissors

Sugar Scissors

Sugar Tongs

Sugar Tongs

Sugar Tongs

Sugar Tongs

Beaker

Beaker

A Plan of the City and Environs of New York as they were in the years 1742, 1743 and 1744. Drawn by D.G. in the 76th year of his age who had at this time a perfect & correct recollection of every part

A Plan of the City and Environs of New York as they were in the years 1742, 1743 and 1744. Drawn by D.G. in the 76th year of his age who had at this time a perfect & correct recollection of every part

Fire Bucket

Fire Bucket

Fire bucket

Fire bucket

Fire Bucket

Fire Bucket

These are to Certify that Peter Thompson is pursuant to Law nominated and appointed one of the Firemen of the City of New York. July 5, 1787.

These are to Certify that Peter Thompson is pursuant to Law nominated and appointed one of the Firemen of the City of New York. July 5, 1787.

Watchman's rattle

Watchman's rattle

Jug

Jug

Snuffbox

Snuffbox

This is to Certify, That the Bearer hereof George Elliga Moore being a Free Negro, has the Commandant's Permission to pass from this Garrison to whatever Place he may think proper.

This is to Certify, That the Bearer hereof George Elliga Moore being a Free Negro, has the Commandant's Permission to pass from this Garrison to whatever Place he may think proper.

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