New Amsterdam Collection (#3)

ARREST OF WILLIAM DYER. The arrest of the Mayor of New York, William Dyer, in 1681. After the painting, 1904, by Edward L. Henry

BLAEUs PASKAERT, 1617. Willem Janszoon Blaeus first paskaart, the first printed map on which Manhattan appears as an island

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1650. Nieuw Amsterdam ofte Nue Nieuw Iorx opt Teylant Man. A view of New Amsterdam, 1650-53. Drawing by Isaac Newton Phelps, 1915

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch governor of New Netherland, receiving a delegation of Hackensack Native Americans from New Jersey at New Amsterdam, 1660

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Peter Minuit (1580-1638) Dutch colonial official in America. Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626. Colored drawing, 1891

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Dutch colonial official Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island from the Wappinger Indians, 1626. Line drawing, 1891

The Edict of William the Testy. Citizens of New Amsterdam assembled in protest of Governor William Kiefts anti-smoking
COLONIAL SMOKING PROTEST. The Edict of William the Testy. Citizens of New Amsterdam assembled in protest of Governor William Kiefts anti-smoking edict

Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, later to become New York, in 1673. Engraving

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1665. The inauguration of the first English municipal government in 1665 at the former Dutch Stadt Huys of Nieuw Amsterdam. Wood engraving, 19th century

STATEN ISLAND: DUTCH. Arrival of Dutch colonists on Staten Island in New York Harbor, mid 17th century. Line engraving, American, 19th century

HUDSON RIVER, 1609. Native inhabitants near the mouth of the Hudson River venture forward in canoes to greet the expedition of explorer Henry Hudson, at anchor aboard the Half Moon, September 1609

NEW AMSTERDAM: WINDMILL. A windmill in New Amsterdam, c1630s

NEW AMSTERDAM: BOUNDARY. View toward the northern boundary of the colony of New Amsterdam at Wall Street, c1653. Wood engraving, c1883

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1655. A view of Fort Amsterdam in 1655. Wood engraving from an American childrens textbook of 1834

NEW AMSTERDAM: PEACE, 1645. Director-General Willem Kieft smoking a peace pipe with an Algonquian chief at New Amsterdam, 30 August 1645, following the end of the Wappinger War (Kiefts War)

NEW YORK: JACOBUS KIP. New Amsterdam farmhouse of Jacobus Kip, site of the present-day neighborhood of Kips Bay, Manhattan. Line engraving, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1627. The Hartgers View, the earliest known view of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, on Manhattan, as it appeared c1627. Line engraving, 1651, from a Dutch book about North America

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1650. View of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam (later New York City) in 1650. Line engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK: SCHOOLMASTER. Dutch schoolmaster of New Amsterdam in the 17th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

ARRIVAL OF STUYVESANT, 1647. The arrival of Peter Stuyvesant at New Amsterdam, 27 May 1647, following his appointment as governor of the colony of New Netherland. Wood engraving, American, 1878

DAVID PIETERSEN DE VRIES (1592?-1655). Dutch colonizer in America

NEW YORK STREET, 17TH CT. Broad Street, present day Canal Street, in New York City in the late 17th century. Wood engraving, American, 1898

WOUTER VAN TWILLER (1580?-1656). Dutch administrator in America; at the harbor of New Amsterdam

NYC: BROAD STREET. Broad Street, present day Canal Street, in the late 17th century: wood engraving, American, 1898

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1656. After a Dutch line engraving, c1656

QUAKER PREACHING, 1657. Quaker women preaching in the streets on New Amsterdam, 1657. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NEW YORK, 1664. A representation of the surrender of New Amsterdam in 1664. Wood engraving, American, 1833

HUDSON & NATIVE AMERICANS, 1609. Henry Hudson (d. 1611) shares brandy with natives of Manhattan Island at the beginning
HUDSON & NATIVE AMERICANS, 1609. Henry Hudson (d.1611) shares brandy with natives of Manhattan Island at the beginning of his journey up the river which bears his name, September 1609

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1648. A view of New Amsterdam, c1648, after a Dutch engraving of c1656

NEW YORK: WALL STREET. Peter Stuyvesant at the Wall along Wall Street in New Amsterdam. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK, 1659. Wood engraving, 1842

PETER STUYVESANT, 1664. Governor Peter Stuyvesant surrendering New Amsterdam to the British, 8 September 1664: wood engraving, American, late 19th century

STUYVESANT HOUSE, c1670. Peter Stuyvesants house in the Bouwerie, New York City
STUYVESANT HOUSE, c1670. Peter Stuyvesants house in the " Bouwerie, " New York City

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1673. Detail from Hugo Allards map of eastern North America

NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards New and Exact Map of All New Netherland from Chesapeake Bay to Penobscot Bay
NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards " New and Exact Map of All New Netherland" from Chesapeake Bay to Penobscot Bay, with an inset view of New Amsterdam, 1673

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Governor Peter Stuyvesant and Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam parlaying with Indians. Wood engraving, 1855

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1656. Line engraving, late 19th century

DUTCH & NATIVE AMERICAN TRADE. Dutch colonists trading with the Native Americans at New Amsterdam. American engraving, 19th century

PETER STUYVESANT (1592-1672) at the fortified wall built by the Dutch at New Amsterdam, the forerunner of present-day Wall Street in Manhattan: American engraving, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM. Dutch settlers strolling along the canal in New Amsterdam: engraving after Howard Pyle

DARLEY: DUTCH FUR TRADERS. Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam trading fabrics and trinkets for furs. Wood engraving, after Felix O.C

NEW AMSTERDAM. Along the Canal in Old Manhattan. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

GOV. PETER STUYVESANT. Destroying the British summons to surrender New Netherland in 1664. Colored engraving, 19th century

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Peter Minuit (1580-1638) Dutch colonial official in America. Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626. Colored engraving, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM MAP, 1661. A description of New Amsterdam, as it was in September 1661. Color wood engraving after the original of 1664

NEW AMSTERDAM: TRADE. A mid-19th century representation of the Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam trading with the Native Americans. Wood engraving

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1656. Wood engraving, 19th century

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"Exploring the Rich History of New Amsterdam: A Glimpse into 17th Century New York" Step back in time to the bustling streets and canals of New Amsterdam, a vibrant Dutch settlement that would later become the iconic city we know as New York. This captivating period is brought to life through historical artifacts and depictions. The Castello Plan of 1660 provides us with a rectified redraft, offering an invaluable glimpse into the earliest known plan of New Amsterdam. It reveals a meticulously planned cityscape that laid the foundation for future development. One notable event etched in history is the Manhattan Purchase of 1626 by Peter Minuit, a Dutch colonial official. Alfred Fredericks' painting immortalizes this significant transaction, which shaped the destiny of Manhattan Island. Dutch colonists played an integral role in shaping early New Amsterdam's culture and society. Their influence can still be felt today as we walk through its streets and admire their architectural legacy, such as The Cortelyou House from 1699 at Fifth Avenue and Third Street in Brooklyn. A map from 1685 showcases New Netherland's vast territory, encompassing Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae. This visual representation highlights both its strategic location along Colonial New York harbor and its potential for growth. As ships approached from afar, they were greeted by breathtaking views of New York City emerging on the horizon during the 17th century. These scenes captured imaginations then just as they do now – evoking awe and wonder at this thriving metropolis. Engravings like "New Amsterdam" (1815) transport us back to an era when horse-drawn carriages traversed cobblestone streets while pedestrians bustled about their daily lives amidst charming buildings that dotted the landscape. On special occasions like Christmas or even on ordinary days, "The Graphic"Christmas Number offers glimpses into Old New York's celebrations, reminding us of the traditions and festivities that once filled its streets.