On January 3rd, 1870 the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in New York City, followed by a fatal stampede just a week later.
In 1806, a riot broke out on Christmas Eve in the city between nativist anti-Catholics and Catholics, following a midnight mass at the old St. Peter's Church.
On December 24th, 1912, the first outdoor public christmas tree was illuminated in Madison Square Park, New York City. The tree was an effort for social justice.
On December 23rd, 1970, the skyscraper at One World Trade Center was completed. It was the tallest building in the world for three years.
December 18, 1888 was Robert Moses' birthday, an influential and controversial figure of New York City's growth and decay. Here are 5 things that are his fault.
On December 17, 1831 a deed by Samuel Ruggles established the plot of land between 3rd Avenue and Park Avenue South from 18th to 21st Streets as Gramercy Park.
The city announces first ever master plan for Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, the third largest park in NYC.
On this day in NYC History, December 11th, 1930. The Bank of the United States in the lower east side closed permanently, leaving hundreds of immigrants bankrupt.
On December 9, 1793, Noah Webster, a Connecticut Federalist founded NYC's first daily newspaper. The American Minerva which became the New York Sun.
Caption reads: On its balcony Washington was inaugurated Prest. April 30th, 1789. Image via New York Public Library Image Gallery The