In this post we are taking you back to the New York City entering in 20th century. Check out how the city looked like at the end of 19th century.

With the starting of 1900s New York took the lead internationally to combat disease like diphtheria and yellow fever which effected the people very badly especially the slums of Manhattan. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, the city became a world center for industry, commerce, and communication, marking its rising influence with such events as the Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909. Major steps were taken to drew vast numbers of women into workforce. The New York’s flourishing culture industries also opened up multiple opportunities for women workers.

New York City has a wide range of architectural styles and skyscrapers. With the turn of 19th century the city witnessed rapid increase in construction of modern architecture. Such as Flatiron Building (Fuller Building) which was completed in 1902, the Grand Central Terminal in 1903 and Plaza Hotel which was completed in 1907, it was inspired by the beauty of French chateaus, Henry Janeway Hardenbergh designed the Plaza.

Have a look at these stunning historical snaps compiled by Bygonely that show how the New York City looked like at the starting of 19th century.