new york history

Mysteries

The Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold

Dorothy Harriet Camille Arnold was born in 1885 into one of New York’s most wealthy and socially connected families. Her…

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Murder

The Murder of William Marsh Rice

In the closing years of the nineteenth century, William Marsh Rice was a name that demanded respect. Widely known as…

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Disasters

The Sinking of the General Slocum

Wednesday, June 15 1904, began as a bright summer day in New York City. The General Slocum, a large three-deck sidewheel paddle steamer built…

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