A number of New York City historical anniversaries have been commemorated as civic events by
centennials and at similar landmark dates. Several of these could be considered
founding myths of the city, though there have been disagreements on when it was actually "founded".[1] For example, the
Seal of New York City has been variously marked by the years 1686, 1664 and 1625 over its history,[2] by steps attributing an earlier founding date. Sometimes these anniversaries have occasioned major celebrations, and sometimes not.[3]
1625:
Fort Amsterdam built as new seat of government of New Netherland at site chosen and designed by Cryn Fredericks under
Willem Verhulst, and cattle transferred from Governors Island
A number of New York City historical anniversaries have been commemorated as civic events by
centennials and at similar landmark dates. Several of these could be considered
founding myths of the city, though there have been disagreements on when it was actually "founded".[1] For example, the
Seal of New York City has been variously marked by the years 1686, 1664 and 1625 over its history,[2] by steps attributing an earlier founding date. Sometimes these anniversaries have occasioned major celebrations, and sometimes not.[3]
1625:
Fort Amsterdam built as new seat of government of New Netherland at site chosen and designed by Cryn Fredericks under
Willem Verhulst, and cattle transferred from Governors Island