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Are any of a city’s geographical features important in its history or function? How and why?

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Are any of a city’s geographical features important in its history or function? How and why?

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https://www.furnishedquarters.com/blog/top-5-historical-sites-new-york-city

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New York City wasn't built in a day. Attractions both big and small, no matter how new and modern they may seem today, have a rich history behind them and make a unique contribution to the Big Apple's story. For visitors and especially those who have recently relocated to New York, doing some historic sightseeing will make you marvel at and appreciate the city that much more.

Give yourself a one-of-a-kind learning experience by exploring these New York City historical sites.

1. City Hall Park

New York's City Hall, located in the Civic Center district of Lower Manhattan, is the oldest city hall in the United States that still houses its original government functions. The original city hall was built in 1700; a rebuild was completed in 1812.

Adjacent to the building is City Hall Park, the site of several historical rallies and movements including protests of the Stamp Act, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by George Washington and a two-day celebration of New York's abolition of slavery. Today, City Hall Park is a popular spot for locals to relax, have lunch and soak in the sunshine on the grassy lawns.

2. St. Paul's Chapel

Also known as "The Little Chapel That Stood," St. Paul's Chapel is an Episcopal chapel in Lower Manhattan built in 1766, making it the oldest surviving church building in Manhattan. The chapel is one of the nation's finest examples of Late Georgian church architecture-characterized by symmetrical design, boxy proportions and a classical portico-making it a must-see when taking a historical sight-seeing tour of NYC.
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Amazingly, the building survived the Great New York City Fire of 1776, when a quarter of New York City's land mass at the time burned down following the British capture of the city during the American Revolutionary War. George Washington worshipped at St. Paul's Chapel on his Inauguration Day in 1789, and also attended services there during the two years New York City served as the nation's capital.

3. Wall Street Historic District

The Wall Street Historic District is a history buff's paradise, composed of 21 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Significant sites include Bowling Green, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, the New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Federal Hall National Memorial.

The district's layout originated in the colonial era, with streets reflecting European town patterns by deviating from Manhattan's standard grid format. This irregular street plan is the only physical remnant of 17th-century Dutch colonial settlement of New York City ("New Amsterdam" at the time). Walk around and take in the historical sites of this NYC district, or schedule guided tours of some of the buildings.

4. Ellis Island

Ellis Island, the gateway to America for over 12 million immigrants, is just a quick ferry ride away from Lower Manhattan. In 1990, the island opened the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, located in the original Main Building of the immigration station complex. The structure has been restored to its 1918 to 1924-era appearance, allowing visitors to relive the experience of immigrants going through the necessary inspections before being admitted entry to America. Visitors can even look up historical records of their ancestors who passed through Ellis Island and print out the original manifests.

5. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

WWII history enthusiasts will appreciate this NYC historical site, which features an unparalleled collection of American fighter ships and planes onboard a real decommissioned aircraft carrier. The vessel, named the Intrepid and docked at Pier 86 on Manhattan's west side, fought in the Pacific during WWII, withstanding Kamikaze plane attacks and a torpedo strike.

Exhibits onboard the carrier include a Blackbird spy plane, a Concorde SST, the USS Growler submarine, the Space Shuttle Enterprise and a capsule that returned one of the first astro-tourists to earth. Visitors can also get a glimpse into how naval offices lived on the ship, with hands-on displays of items used in everyday life and views of the lower living quarters.

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New York City wasn't built in a day. Attractions both big and small, no matter how new and modern they may seem today, have a rich history behind them and make a unique contribution to the Big Apple's story.

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What are the physical features of the place?

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What are the physical features of the place?

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New York has one of the world's largest natural harbors.

*Manhattan is surrounded by the Hudson River to the west and the East River.

*The land is very flat.

*Central park.

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How do you describe the natural physical geography of your city?

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How do you describe the natural physical geography of your city?

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New York before the city was a flourishing forest on one of the islands of Manhattan. The flora and fauna was exquisite with species that inhabited the mainland as well. The island was a forest mainly thick foliage except for clearings from the Indigenous Indians and occasional meadows. This was before the Dutch first sailed through the Manhattan islands, which was to be New York City's Harbor.

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How do the features affect the design of the city?

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How do the features affect the design of the city?

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The features of the city affect the design because they have to build on the top of land that they have which is mostly flat so they can build tall buildings because flat land in more sturdy for tall structures.

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How is the city physically organized into districts or neighborhoods?

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How is the city physically organized into districts or neighborhoods?

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New York is divided into five cities, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Manhattan. New York is divided into four judicial districts to be known as the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts.

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 What do you see when you look at the city from an aerial (site plan) view?

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 What do you see when you look at the city from an aerial (site plan) view?

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When i look at the map of New York City its grid is pretty obvious from a  birds eye point of view. I think that this is caused by the tall buildings in  New York since they are tall so they are seen from a higher view point.

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Are any of a city’s geographical features important in its history or function? How and why?

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Are any of a city’s geographical features important in its history or function? How and why?

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Because the city was started along the Hudson River it has trade history and this state also proves why New York's geography is functional because of trade.

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How do people adapt to these climate characteristics?

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How do people adapt to these climate characteristics?

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People in New York have to deal with the shivering cold in winter. People in New York are should be more resistant to cold because the states that are cold in the winter tend to be up north states. Additionally New York City can also be hot because it contains all for seasons, this includes New York being warm and wet.

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How would you describe the physical characteristics of the city?

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How would you describe the physical characteristics of the city?

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New York is compact, with lots of buildings, skyscrapers with the Central Park. New York mainly contains office buildings throughout the city. When I look at the city from an areal view I see lots of office buildings and skyscrapers with in the center the Central Park with a lot of greenery.

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What are the physical features of the place? 

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What are the physical features of the place? 

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New York is mainly flat with a couple of hills. It has the Hudson and east river and also has some islands.

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Look for specific climate events(tornados, drought, hurricanes, etc)

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Look for specific climate events(tornados, drought, hurricanes, etc)

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Winter storms, tropical storms, tornadoes and severe weather warnings

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Is it hot, cold, wet, dry, 1 season, 4 seasons, etc.?o

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Is it hot, cold, wet, dry, 1 season, 4 seasons, etc.?o

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New York’s summers are warm and humid, the winters are cold, windy, and wet. New York has all four seasons (winter, spring, summer, and fall).