A once-provocative theater, known for its racy shows, now a relic—replaced by family-friendly venues and polished storefronts.
open weekdays 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
Technical drawing of a coal-burning locomotive displaying detailed front and side profile views of the train car.
Aerial view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge under construction from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, before its 1964 opening as the world’s longest suspension bridge.
Historic view of the Astor Theatre at 45th Street and Broadway, a landmark of New York City’s theater district.
Bike gifted to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in 1995 promoting Copenhagen’s bike share program, a precursor to NYC’s Citibike initiative.
Vibrant nighttime view of Times Square showcasing New York City’s illuminated billboards and bustling streets.
Photograph of Coenties Slip showing docked ships with the Brooklyn Bridge visible in the background.
Handwritten 1835 license document granting authorization for operation of the Staten Island Ferry.
1937 P.S. 42 record card listing students’ national origins based on fathers’ birthplaces from a Board of Education survey.
1904 photo of John B. McDonald, Mayor Seth Low, and William Parsons driving the last spike to complete New York City’s first subway tunnel.
Handwritten document signed by NYC Mayor Jacob Radcliff granting a free Black woman permission to travel outside the state.