by Cyrus | Sep 11, 2011 | History, This Day in New York History
Halfway around the world from New York City, my 9/11/11 began in the most uncanny of ways. You can read about it over at patell.org. And you can read an alternative account of the same event over at mannahattamamma.com. How did you mark the day?...
by Cyrus | Apr 13, 2011 | History
One hundred fifty years ago today, the United States was at war — with itself.
by Bryan | Apr 4, 2011 | Film, History, Writing New York
I Tweeted this last week, but each time I’ve watched it (a few now) the more I want it to have a broader audience. It’s the work of one of our Writing New York students this semester. Enjoy!
by Cyrus | Mar 23, 2011 | History
This is a week of significant anniversaries in the history of New York City. First, the New York Grid, which turned 200 this week. A state-appointed commission that had the power to establish a binding plan for the development of future streets and open spaces in New...
by Bryan | Mar 7, 2011 | Film, History, Music, Neighborhood Scenes, Writing New York
Earlier today, as part of his lecture on Abraham Cahan’s Yekl (1896), Cyrus showed a clip from Ric Burns’s New York that offered the history of the popular song “Sidewalks of New York.” The version featured above situates the song in a medley...
by Bryan | Sep 3, 2010 | History, This Day in New York History
THIS DAY IN NEW YORK CITY HISTORY Thanks to our friends at the New-York Historical Society for reminding us, via Twitter, that today marks the anniversary of Frederick Douglass’s arrival in New York City after his escape from slavery. He was followed shortly by...
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