New York City was a British military stronghold from the Battle of Brooklyn to Evacuation Day: nearly the entire Revolutionary War period. British barracks were built in today's City Hall park - adjacent to the Almshouse, Bridewell, and Gaol.
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City Hall Park
Manhattan, City Hall Park, South of Chambers Street and East of Broadway between City Hall and Tweed Court House
City Hall Park is within the archaeological historic district the African Burial Ground and the Commons Historic District. Multiple archaeological projects have occurred within this landmarked site and discoveries related to 18th-19th century civic institutions have been made including: the ...
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City Hall Park, New York, NY (2010)
2010
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City Hall Park, New York, NY (2008)
1998 - 2006
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Tweed Courthouse, City Hall Park, New York, NY (2003)
2000 - 2001
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