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… 1910s These random finds sparked Hartigs interest in the history of his new home and he started to research it in … in 1673 … This article was originally published in July 2017 … These days Hartig does this kind of research for a … has a surprising number of resources available for armchair history buffs New York City easily has the most resources …

… Youve likely seen the photos circulating the enchanted Cape Cod meets Nantucketstyle wooden shingle cottage sitting unsuspectingly on top of an East Village apartment building …

… City was a frequent stoppingoff point on the Underground Railroad the name given to the network of safe houses … of Gateway to Freedom The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad  writes that despite its proSouth impulsestrade … Yorks economic prosperitythe city also became a crucial way station in the metropolitan corridor through which fugitive …