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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Boroughs of New York City, 1909
A map from 1909 showing New York City and its vicinity, divided into boroughs.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New York City, 1897
A map from 1897 of Greater New York City, showing the different boroughs, and Newark.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Greater New York City, 1901
A map from 1901 of Greater New York and its vicinity, outlining the five boroughs.
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New York City: Geography and Origins
Great site describing New York City, its geography and origins, as well as the boroughs.
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Read Works: The Mystery of the Whistling Building
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a building in New York City that whistled in the wind during construction. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Staten Island, Borough of Richmond, 1920
A road map of Staten Island, Borough of Richmond, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing principal cities and towns, ferry docks, and bridges.