Skylines and Bird's Eye Views of New York City in 19th Century
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The New York City skyline changed dramatically in the 19th century. In the early years of the century, the tallest structures were church spires. The Gothic Trinity Church was the tallest structure in New York City from 1846, when it was dedicated, until 1888, when it was surpassed by the spires of St. Patrick's Cathedral. In 1890, the World Building became the first skyscraper to rise above the spires in the city. The century ended with the Park Row Building as the tallest structure in New York.
View from Central Park looking south.
Skyline of the southern tip of Manhattan Island taken from Governors Island in 1816.
Lower Manhattan, looking south from 42nd Street, showing the Croton Reservoir and the Crystal Palace, built for the Exhibition of the Industries of All Nations, 1853/1854.
Skylines and Bird's Eye Views of New York City in 19th Century
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