1900 Map of Harlem

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The Palisades rise sharply above the Hudson River, framing a landscape of burgeoning boroughs and suburban New Jersey townships at the dawn of the twentieth century. This survey documents the dense street grids of the Manhattan Borough and Bronx Borough as they push northward, contrasting with the sprawling estates and smaller settlements of Westchester Co like Washingtonville and Bryn Mawr. Significant civil and maritime infrastructure is prominent, including the massive Jerome Park Reservoir and the Steppingstone Light in Long Island Sound. The map reveals the intricate rail network of the era, from the West Shore Railroad along the Hudson's western bank to the New York New Haven and Hartford R.R. threading through the Bronx. Large public spaces and landmarks, such as Woodlawn Cemetery and Grants Tomb, are clearly delineated, reflecting the urban planning and commemorative spirit of the time.