“The story of Robert Moses is the story of New York.” — Robert A. Caro
Now on view! Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Caro’s The Power Broker with a special installation of highlights from the Robert A. Caro archive. bit.ly/47430CG
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Discover 400 years of American history at New York’s first museum. *This account is no longer monitored. You can find us on Instagram, TikTok + FB at @nyhistory
- Happy birthday to Hermione Granger! Enjoy this sneak peek of Brian Selznick's original 20th-anniversary cover artwork. Just over 2 weeks until it goes on view in "Harry Potter: A History of Magic," open Oct. 5! #HarryPotterNYHS ... Art by Brian Selznick ©2018 by @Scholastic Inc.
- Dear @americanart, we wanted to brighten your day with these apple blossoms by American painter Martin Johnson Heade. 🌷We hope this #MuseumBouquet makes you smile today! 😊
- In 1887, workers from NYC & nearby areas marched in a #LaborDay parade organized by the Central Labor Union. It was the labor movement’s 6th annual parade in NYC, but the 1st to occur after NY joined a handful of other states in recognizing Labor Day as an official holiday.
GIF - 💥 🥊 This work packs a punch! #GeorgeBellows was drawn to the gripping spectacle of boxing. "Counted Out" (1921) places the viewer in the ring and draws the eye upward through the arc of the referee’s arm to the face of the presumed victor. See more: bit.ly/3XMl29R
- Glow Up 💡 #OnThisDay in 1882, Thomas Edison’s Edison Illuminating Company flipped the switch on his commercial power plant at Pearl Street, providing electricity to homes at a price comparable to gas. By the end of the month, they had 59 customers. The next year, they had 513.
- 😎 Soaking in some rays next to the Highline—back when it was used was for cattle. The first train ran on the @HighLineNYC in the 1930s. Trains transported millions of tons of meat, dairy, and produce. 📷 Irving Browning
- What make this particular work remarkable? Ask curator Marilyn Kushner your questions during our Meet the Curator this Friday at noon in "From Paul Revere to Edward Hopper: Treasures from the Leonard L. Milberg Collection." bit.ly/3yPUkTT
- "For me, the book was a Rosetta Stone, and I could never see the city the same way again after having read it." Read more about Robert A. Caro and our special installation commemorating the 50th anniversary of Caro's The Power Broker. bit.ly/4dW6TMv
- Before Central Park was the area you enjoy today, it included a community of African American property owners known as Seneca Village. Join historical interpreters on Sept 15th as they shine a spotlight on the lives of landowning Black New Yorkers. bit.ly/3Xw6yu8
- NYC would be a different place without our pigeons. But for hundreds of years, a different pigeon dominated. The Passenger Pigeon was once the most abundant bird on the North American continent. #OnThisDay in 1914 the last passenger pigeon died. bit.ly/3LUEMRG
- The statue atop Bethesda Fountain was designed by Emma Stebbins (born #OTD), who is believed to have sculpted the angel after her longtime partner, Charlotte Cushman. Read our interview with Stebbins biographer Maria Teresa Cometto here: bit.ly/4g5hfuW
- What was the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire? #OnThisDay in 1911 The Triangle Shirtwaist factory burst into flames—killing 129 women and 17 men. The tragedy galvanized women across class divisions to fight for better working conditions.
00:00 - It's here! It's here! It's here! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ "Harry Potter: A History of Magic" is now on view. Catch a quick peek through the exhibition! #HarryPotterNYHS Prefer a bit of a slower tour? Book your ticket at harrypotter.nyhistory.org
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