The Municipal Library and Archives public reading rooms remain closed. Please check our website and social media for updates. We will continue to process vital record, photograph and property card copy requests submitted by mail and online. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Central Park: Original Designs for New York’s Greatest Treasure by Cynthia Brenwell – a conservator at the Archives - features hundreds of color photographs illustrations and plans, including the original winning entry for the park’s design by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calbert Vaux.
More than 720,000 newly digitized historical photographs of every house and building in the 5 boroughs can be searched and viewed in the gallery.
Help preserve New York City’s historical treasures by adopting an item for conservation treatment.
COVID-19 Citywide Information & Updates
Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.
Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.
Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.
Voting.NYC
Special Election Day for Bronx Council Districts 11 & 15 is 3/23, with Early Voting from 3/13 - 3/21
Special Election Day for Bronx Council Districts 11 & 15 is 3/23, with Early Voting from 3/13 - 3/21
Special Election Day for Bronx Council Districts 11 & 15 is 3/23, with Early Voting from 3/13 - 3/21
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