Boroughs
Which of the boroughs is the smallest by land?
Manhattan
Where were many immigrants processed through?
Ellis Island
What country gifted the USA the Statue of Liberty?
France
When were the first major NYC zoning regulations created?
1916
What was the increase of cars 1918-1929
8-23 million (15 million)
What was the amount of people living in the Bronx?
1 Million
What was the New York Bay referred to as?
Heart of New York
How large is Central Park?
843 acres
What are the three different classifications in zoning?
business, industries, residential
What percentage of people in 1925 assisted in the production of automobiles?
10%
WHat types of jobs did many people lose in the Bronx?
breweries and distilleries
What does the Hudson separate?
New Jersey, Manhattan, Bronx
What was Times Square originally named after?
London's Carriage District
Where was the Great Neck located?
Long Island
What were trains in the 20's pulled by?
Steam Locomotives
Where was the Grand Central Terminal located? (what street?)
East 42nd
What is the oldest european settlement in New York?
Governor's Island
At what rate was the Empire State building built?
4.5 floors per week
What is NYC's climate considered?
Humid Continental Climate
What was the ratio of in which families owned cars in 1929?
4 in 5
What is one of the largest neighborhoods in Queens named?
Flushing Queens
What was the original name of the Hudson river and what does it mean?
Mahicantuck, Great water in constant motion
Who was the Mayor that allowed the nightclub, Casino to be built?
James J. Walker
Why was the Valley of Ashes created?
Density of Industry
What are 4 types of cargo that trains carried?
Mail, Packages, Foods, People