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	Exhibits on New York State History and Culture, New York History Net
		New York City Style Tattoos - exhibit discusses modern mechanical tattooing that was invented in New York City at the end of the 19th century.
		New York Forts - a celebration of the rich military history of New York State from the early 1600's to the present.
		New York Governors - from the Office of the Governor of the State of New York.
	www.nyhistory.com /links/exhibits.htm (793 words)

	.:: HistoryofNewYorkCity.com :: 4 sale ::. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		New York —often called New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York in which it is located—is the most populous city in the United States.
		New York City is part of the New York metropolitan area with a population of around 20 million.
		A resident of New York City is a New Yorker.
	HistoryOfNewYorkCity.com (3412 words)

	New York City
		New Amsterdam was now renamed New York, after the Duke of York (the future James II).
		New York City occupies Manhattan and Staten islands, the western end of Long Island, several islands in New York Harbor and Long Island Sound and a portion of the mainland.
		Consequently, in a city like New York, the problem of learning the art of government is handed over to a population that begins in point of experience very low down.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /USAnewyork.htm (2481 words)

	New York City: History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In many of the New York films there is a sense of pride, or perhaps a celebration of the emergence of the great metropolis.
		Notable among the New York actualities is a recurring theme of garbage disposal methods and equipment, showing that the city government had developed the administrative ability to provide basic services on a scale never before attempted anywhere.
		The herds of pigs were, in fact, the first New York street cleaners, and while there was some progress, little headway was made against the filth of the city until Colonel George E. Waring and his army of "White Wings" came on the scene.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /ammem/papr/nyc.html (350 words)

	Online NewsHour: A History of the New York City Subway -- December 2, 2004
		The key to subway is "sub"-- a path in the underworld.
		So now, when the museum of the city of New York celebrates 100 years of the New York subway with 30 years of photographs that bring the underworld to the surface, in fact it celebrates the strange, exposed privacy of all urban life.
		And yet the overall feeling of the ride is stillness in action: Still life underground, the essence of the city, where one strives to track oneself among the millions.
	www.pbs.org /newshour/essays/july-dec04/rosenblatt_12-2.html (616 words)

	New York City Subway Historical Maps
		The 1904 New York Subway Souvenir publication included a Map and Profile of the IRT subway.
		Profile Map of the New York Subway from Brooklyn Bridge to the Bronx.
		Subway to Ditmas; and service to the Rockaways (which started in 1956) is present with a "15c extra fare" notation.
	www.nycsubway.org /maps/historical (1429 words)

	MTA NYCT - A Brief History
		When the city purchased the BMT and IRT in 1940, it became the sole owner and operator of all New York City subway and elevated lines.
		On June 15, 1953, the New York State Legislature created the New York City Transit Authority (now MTA New York City Transit) as a separate public corporation to manage and operate all city-owned bus, trolley, and subway routes.
		The New York City Transit Authority (commonly called "the TA") is created and establishes headquarters at 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn.
	www.mta.nyc.ny.us /nyct/facts/ffhist.htm (1885 words)

	New York Transit Museum - Centennial Subway Student Activity Depot
		A History of the Els in New York is a a popular photo-exhibition that is installed in the Museum’s mezzanine level.
		The faces of the workers and images of the birth of the subway evoke a sense of awe and appreciation for the dedication, tenacity and sacrifice of the men who built the subway.
		A new exhibition on the platform level, Moving the Millions: New York City’s Subways from its Origins to the Present provides student visitors with an overview of the magnitude and complexity of New York City’s rapid transit system.
	www.transitmuseumeducation.org /100/activity007_print.html (1576 words)

	New York Transit Museum - Centennial Subway Student Activity Depot
		Subway buffs, railfans, students of New York City history, and specialists in the history of technology will appreciate this authoritative account.
		With no outlet for its exploding population, and the burgeoning social problems created by the overwhelming congestion, New York faced a serious crisis which city and state leaders addressed with dramatic measures.
		New York City Transit History by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
	www.transitmuseumeducation.org /100/activity007related.html (415 words)

	wnbc.com - MTA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Recently, NYC Subway riders and fashion savvy rail fans from across the country opened their hearts and wallets to the tune of $8,000 in support of the New York Transit Museum.
		New York is a city that runs on mass transit, and the MTA runs mass transit in New York.
		The New York Transit Museum, one of the city's leading cultural institutions is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world.
	www.wnbc.com /mta (562 words)

	New York City Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		NYC History - In the first half of the 20th century, the city became a world center for industry, commerce, and communication.
		The New York skyline soared in the 1930s with the building of some of the world's tallest skyscrapers.
		Like many US cities, New York suffered severe race riots in the 1960s, and by the 1970s, the city had gained a reputation for being a crime-ridden relic of history.
	www.go-newyorkcity.com (140 words)

	New York City Transit-bus and subway mass transit in new york (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Their history of worker abuse, and responsibility to the community would make it appear that they are indeed "well matched".
		March, 6, 2000: City bus driver Rodney Plummer is a hero that came to the defense of a teen being beaten by two thugs in the subway.
		Just as the New York Transit Authority is preparing to cut back rush-hour subway service, close auxiliary token booths, and pare major bus routes in an effort to cut costs, it has set aside $10 million to replace the windows in its Brooklyn headquarters.
	www.newyorkcitytransit.com (3854 words)

	History
		Ten subway workers die in worst subway construction disaster - a roof collapse in Ft. George Tunnel.
		MTA New York City Transit was officially separated into two separate companies called MTA Subways and MTA Buses.
		2003 It was the death of an icon as New York City's subways and buses stop accepting tokens, as the MTA hikes fares by 33% from $1.50 to $2.00.
	www.subwaywebnews.com /history.htm (1424 words)

	MTA NYC Transit - Subway Centennial Index Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		New York City's underground rapid transit system, inaugurated on October 27, 1904, stands as one of the 20th Century's outstanding feats of engineering and urban planning.
		Please join us as we celebrate the New York Subway's 100th Anniversary and its remarkable history, from website write-ups and memorabilia, to educational activities and cultural, artistic and musical events all over town.
		I hope you will enjoy learning more about the rich history of New York City's subway as much as I have.
	www.mta.nyc.ny.us /nyct/cen/centennial_index.htm (158 words)

	Subway Web News, News and information about the New York City Subway
		Subway Web News will continue to present vintage photographs and other features that will help us to celebrate the centennial of the greatest subway system in the world.
		The Department of Subways is made up of 26,368 employees, 659 miles of mainline track, 22 major lines, 3 shuttle lines, 6,350 revenue cars, 440 work cars, and 468 stations.
		There have been, and will be, other books on the New York City subway system, but none have had access to the wonderful photographic prints from the collections of the New York Transit Museum that are presented in this volume.
	www.subwaywebnews.com (658 words)

	New York City History
		New York City Culture Guide and Calendar - an excellent resource for cultural institutions from the Alliance for the Arts.
		New York City Reference : "The Complete Reference for URLs In or About New York City" - there is a great deal of information here, courtesy of Clay Irving.
		New York State Newspaper Project - a project to catalog and preserve New York State's newspapers coordinated by the New York State Library.
	www.columbia.edu /cu/lweb/eguides/amerihist/nyc.html (1054 words)

	Links about History in New York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		New York Forts NY State Dept. of Military and Naval Affairs.
		Cities of the Twentieth Century by John Eberhard.
		Subway: The Empire Beneath New York's Streets This is a videotape produced and sold by AandE.
	members.aol.com /chopstcks/newyork/nyhistory.htm (2499 words)

	New York Region News - The City - New York Times
		Filmmakers are flocking to New York, drawn by lucrative tax and other benefits.
		A 19th-century diarist was transfixed by New York trivia, from the price of a cigar to grocers' white gloves.
		New York Up Close: A Journey Over the River for Dancers Hurt by Cost
	www.nytimes.com /yr/mo/day/nyregion/thecity (415 words)

	New York City History Resources
		A virtual tour of New York City constructed for and by eleventh and twelfth grade students at the Fieldston School in the Bronx, NY.
		Learn about the history of the various subway lines, see pictures of trains through the years and old maps of the system.
		Find out more about the Port of New York and how the culture and commercial character of the nation were influenced by this exciting part of the city.
	www.vny.cuny.edu /resources.html (996 words)

	NEW YORK SUBWAY
		The greatest city of the modern era had its pivotal moment early in the 20th century with the decision in 1913 to double the size of its subway system: the largest public-works expenditure in the Western Hemisphere to that date.
		In Grand Central Terminal: Railroads, Engineering and Architecture in New York City, Kurt C. Schlichting tells its story, from its arduous 10-year construction (more than three million cubic yards of rock and earth had to be moved) and final completion in 1913, to its late 20th-century decline and 1990s restoration.
		Though the quantity of detail might be daunting to some nonhistorians, this volume should appeal to urban history fans and those with an avid interest in New York City and its icons.
	atourist.com /new-york-subway.html (752 words)

	New York City Reference - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		History and Operation of the New York City Subway
		It was the first building of the Rockefeller Center complex in New York City and was conceived by theatrical impresario, S.L. "Roxy" Rothafel who had gained fame as the operator of the very successful Roxy Theater in New York.
		The history of the New York City Council can be traced back to Dutch Colonial days when New York City was called New Amsterdam.
	www.panix.com /clay/nyc/history.html (238 words)

	Partnership for New York City
		New York City is clearly the frontrunner as the destination “Western Headquarters” city for Chinese companies that are entering global markets, says Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City.
		New York business leaders, led by Richard Parsons, Chairman and CEO of Time Warner Inc., and the Partnership’s Co-Chair, Charles Prince, CEO of Citigroup Inc., dominated the American business presence and the meetings, says Ms.
		NEW YORK, May 23, 2005 - The New York City Investment Fund and HSS Ventures, Inc. (HSSV), Sprout Group, Venrock Associates and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (Alexandria) announced their commitment today to work together to identify and support seed technologies in orthopedics and related areas.
	www.nycp.org (1255 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Evolution of New York City Subways : An Illustrated History of New York City's Transit Cars, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Every subway student or enthusiast will return to it often to browse the pages or to research specific car series.
		As New York City attempted to grow in the 1800's, it became obvious that the city was choking on its own population.
		I'm a native New Yorker, born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, so the NYC subway system means a great deal to me. I'm also a railfan, so my interests in the inner workings of the IND, BMT, and IRT run very deep as well.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0801868866?v=glance (901 words)

	The IRT: First Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		During all stages of construction, from 1900 to opening day on October 27, 1904, photographs were taken to record the progress of the new subway.
		In addition, for several stations, including City Hall, there are photographs that I have taken within the last five years.
		Take note of your surroundings next time you are in the subway; many stations have changed little, many have witnessed dramatic changes, four are not even open anymore.
	www-tech.mit.edu /Subway/Archives/Project.html (263 words)

	New York City Subway - Wikimedia Commons
		This is a gallery with images of the New York City Subway.
		Most images are in one of the following categories; only images relating to the system as a whole are on this page.
		New York City Subway timeline has several maps showing the evolution of the system.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/New_York_City_Subway (112 words)

	Chen's New York City Subway Page
		Sometimes I stood at the front ends of a #4 train, or an R32 D train, and was amazed at the complexity of the subway system.
		About NYC Subway Talk #10, I add several links such that you can know the subway car models with the photos.
		Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Transit Authority.
	www.geocities.com /subchen/nycsubway (955 words)

	Welcome to www.nycsubway.org
		Photographer Steve Hoskins, who captured the above image of brand new R33 cars being transported through Pennsylvania on their way to New York City, died on June 25th, 2005 at age 54.
		Tue Jul 12 2005, Three new articles about the early days of the Interborough Subway: Clamor for Tickets for Subway Opening, Interesting Facts About Our Subway, and The Interborough Subway Power Plant (new article added to an existing page).
		Tue Jun 28 2005, Two new articles from March 1880 describing the first day of service on the Second Avenue Elevated, and one describing the first day of service on the Third Avenue Elevated.
	www.nycsubway.org /index.html (317 words)

	UrbanRail.Net > America > USA > New York > NEW YORK CITY Subway & Path (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The New York City subway operates around the clock, about every 4 min during rush hours (6:30-9:30 and 15:30-20:00) and every 20 min after midnight, it carries 4.7 million passengers on an average workday (Sept. 2000).
		This commuter railway operates from Grand Central station and serves the areas north of New York City with one branch reaching as far as New Haven in Connecticut.
		There is a major interchange with subway lines at 125 St and 12 stations lie in the Bronx.
	de.geocities.com /nyc_rail/nyc.htm (1574 words)

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