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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps of the state of New York, including links to city maps, historical city maps, and maps of National Parks, Monuments, and historical places.
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Other

New York Public Library: Early New York [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A teacher package explaining how to use the included primary resources with students. Questions and writing prompts accompany original images of early New York, Henry Hudson's experiences, colonial leaders, and people who lived in New...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: New York

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who were the first settlers in New York? Where should you "stop and smell the lilacs?" Who was Solomon Northup? Aren't sure about the answers to these questions. Use this site to learn some interesting facts about the state of New York.
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Nyc.gov: Ny City Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Enter an address or area into NYCityMap and not only will it be highlighted on the map, but you will also be able to find schools, libraries, hospitals, parks, markets, wifi hotspots, etc. that are in close proximity to the address.
Website
Other

New York Public Library: Small Town America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides pictures to help you understand the way of life during the turn of the twentieth century. Enter the collection and click on "Browse" for a drop down menu of collections of photographs of "street scenes in cities,...
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Other

New York Public Library: The Construction of the Empire State Building

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photos of the showing the Empire State Building under construction.
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City University of New York

City University of New York: The Red Scare Image Database (1918 1921)

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photos and political cartoons from the period in America called the Red Scare. Provides links to further information and reading.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: New York: Brooklyn Public Library Entrance

For Students 9th - 10th
Brooklyn Public Library entrance (New York)
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: New York: Jefferson Market Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Jefferson Market Library (New York)
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: New York: Low Memorial Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University (New York)
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: New York: Columbia University

For Students 9th - 10th
Columbia University - Butler Library (New York)
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Marco Paul's Travels and Adventures

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Jacob Abbott's Marco Paul's Travels And Adventures In The Pursuit Of Knowledge. City Of New York has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of...
Primary
Other

Brooklyn Public Library: Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 1841 1907

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource containing Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspapers from 1841-1907.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: New York: Astor Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Astor hall, Public Library (New York)
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Other

History View: World Trade Center September 11

For Students 9th - 10th
The original World Trade Center was a large complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. It featured the landmark Twin Towers, which opened on April 4, 1973, and were destroyed in 2001 during the September...
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Other

History View: Titanic

For Students 9th - 10th
RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Here you can take a virtual tour.