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The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library that explores the rich history of New York and the nation. Located at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan, the New-York Historical Society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum and presents an array of exhibitions, public programs, and research projects for scholars, students, and the community. The museum and library are housed in a landmark granite building that was designed in a classic Roman Eclectic style by York & Sawyer and holds an extensive collection of works of American art, historical artifacts, and other materials documenting the history of New York and the United States. The New-York Historical Society also offers an extensive variety of academic fellowships, educational programs and workshops, and curriculum-based school programs.
170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
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