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New York

New York has been a gateway to America and a center of commerce, culture, and civic innovation. Rich historical resources document immigration, urban development, and social movements.

Capital: Albany Pop: 19.5 million Statehood: 1788

Historical Societies in New York(1)

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New-York Historical Society

Oldest museum in New York City, founded in 1804. Major research library and museum with collections spanning four centuries of American history.

New York, NY Est. 1804
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