Did you know there was a medieval-style abbey in New York City? It’s true! Not only is The Cloisters a medieval style abbey, it’s also houses an amazing selection of medieval art and treasures.

Photo of Medieval Art, The Cloisters Museum, New York City © bpende
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Take a walk down history’s lane with us as we show you 100 years of the always magnificent New York City.

1903: The Flatiron Building

The Flatiron Building is an iconic New York city landmark and one of the first skyscrapers ever built.

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What do John Lennon and John Wilkes Booth have to do with Montreal? What do the five symbols on Montreal’s flag mean? To get the answers to these questions and to learn some interesting facts about Montreal, read on.

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Photo of Montreal Jazz Festival © nonanet
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Harlem is one of New York City’s most vibrant communities and neighborhoods. It is known around the world for its rich African-American culture, history and music.

Photo of a Theater in Harlem, New York City © Nicolas 11mo
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The next time you’re in New York City, head down to Little Italy and experience the history of this iconic neighborhood.

Photo of Little Italy, New York City © Tomas Fano
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Sitting in New York Harbor, Ellis Island is one of the most visited sites in the United States. Between 1892 and 1954, 12 million immigrants were processed on Ellis Island. Almost half of all Americans are descendants of these 12 million. Ellis Island is rich with history and filled with amazing stories and artifacts.

Photo of Ellis Island Immigration Museum, New York City © bwats2
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Looking for something to do in Miami? Take a tour of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens:

Photo © Amanda Govaert
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Here are some fascinating historic photos showing what life in New York City used to be like in the early 20th Century.  Click on the photos to view them at full size.

1930s Airship over Manhattan

This first photo is of the USS Akron flying over Manhattan in the early 1930s. The USS Akron was an airship capable of carrying and launching three F9C Sparrowhawk airplanes.

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Here are 10 free things to do in New York City!

Free Cathedrals & Churches

Photo outside of Cathedral of St. John the Divine © victoriapeckham
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