Author Archives: Arianna Awan
Opinioned sources on Five Points- Lack of “Penance” or “Patronage”?
Church Monthly, March 1858, (as quoted in Monthly Record of the Five Points House of Industry 2, June 1858, pgs 34-35. “The most notorious precinct of moral leprosy in the city, … a perfect hot-bed of physical and moral pestilence, … Continue reading
The Prostitute and The Gambler, Entreprenuers of 1800’s NYC
Prostitution and gambling were two modes of crime in New York City during the early 1800s that were both frowned upon, yet subtly condoned, amongst society. Brothels and gambling halls were the first forerunners of organized crime. These were establishments … Continue reading
Liberty Kids
One group of American Revolutionary era patriots formed the Sons of Liberty, with an adjoining faction of Daughters of Liberty. They sought to protect colonists from British strongholds, and eventually captained the way towards many political upheavals that pioneered the … Continue reading
Bookworms unite! Origin of the New York Public Library
The Original Manhattan-ites of Manahatta.
Being born and raised in New York, I often look around myself and marvel at the diversity of our city. Encountering many different ethnicities, religions, and cultures on a daily basis has lead me to appreciate the bits of myself … Continue reading
Internetkittens
As social media forefronts our high traffic communication vehicles, we have at last found a way to forever capture the sentiment of our times. Historians of the future will undoubtedly have their work cut out for them as they sift … Continue reading