This fascinating interactive map, from Esri, is a snapshot of New York City during the tumultuous time (1836 to be exact), overlaid on the modern-day satellite map. Cholera epidemics, fires, and riots swept through the city at various points. The opening of the Erie Canal helped turn the city into a shipping powerhouse, and there was a building boom on the horizon. The early 19th century was a time of great change for New York, which had already cemented its status as America’s largest city.
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