Jul 03 2011 03:56 pm
Posted by marcin.gutowski under July 5 Assignment
1898 Consolidation
Photo taken by a young Spaniard Javier Saracho in New York City in 2007
In 1898 New York City became a consolidated city of five boroughs. Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and The Bronx combined all together became 5 boroughs of New York City. The consolidation helped to bring the people together. Construction of subways allowed people to travel easier to boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens. Construction of Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges further connected new consolidated city. On other hand, Boston was unified from the beginning. During the early 20th century Boston focused on creating new roads which extended from the city core to the suburbs. The highway system was a priority. New York focused on connecting the boroughs and making sure all five of them are easily accessible from anywhere around the city.
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