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IN TOWNS & COUNTRY: Holiday Week Dances

This article talks about holiday dances that have been thrown in young ladies’ honor. One of the girl’s parties was said to be thrown at Sherry’s.…

Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City

This text gives background to the many locations of entertainment and sightseeing in late 18th century New York. In the segment reviewed, the author…

“Long Island: Excellent Summer Work”

This very short but direct article comes from the New York Observer and Chronicle (which was in print from 1833 – 1912), describing productive…

Annals and Occurrence of New York city and state, in the Olden Time

This primary source shows how Charlotte Temple is displayed as a legend and how she is being considered as an actual person in real life. This primary…

DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK By Noah Webster

This book contains a detailed description of New York City in 1786 by Noah Webster. It includes comprehensive geographical details, with in depth…