New Amsterdam Collection (#4)

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

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1620s. The Hartgers View, the earliest known view of New Amsterdam as it appeared c1626-28. Line engraving, Dutch, 1651

COLONIAL DOCUMENTS, 1630. The first charter published by the West India Company of Amsterdam in 1630 for settlers in New Netherland

Dutch recapture of New York, 1673
Dutch capture of New York. 17th century artwork of a Dutch fleet under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest (1642-1706) recapturing New York from the English on 24 August 1673

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New Netherlands Governor Kieft lecturing his subjects on tobacco, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Holiday guests toasting the New Year in New Amsterdam, 1640. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dutch woman skating, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

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Henry Hudsons ship " Half Moon" arriving at Manhattan Island, 1609. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Henry Hudsons attack on a Native American village on the Atlantic coast, 1609. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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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.