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York has been named many times. The first name, Mannahatta, or
Manhattan, was given by the American Indians. When the Dutch moved
in, it was called New Amsterdam. 1664 was the first time it was
called New York by British settlers. Around the 1920's, New York
was called the Big Apple by actors and musicians. In 1971, the
nickname gained publicity when used to enhance tourism. Manhattan
is an island 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles at its widest. Finding
your way is simple as roads are laid out in a grid pattern above
14 th Street. Avenues run North to South, and streets run East
to West. One-way 5th Avenue marks the dividing line of the East
and West side. Below 14th street, use map, as this area built
on before the grid pattern was established. |
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