Pleasure Gardens

Rogers, William Allen, 1894. Source: NYPL

Tea Water Pumps

Manhattan’s drinking water has always been famous. However, in the 18th century, you were lucky if it made decent tea.

This is actually the New York Palace Garden, 1858. There are very few images of New York’s pleasure gardens from the 18th century. (Source: NYPL)

Pleasure Gardens

The pleasure gardens of early New York were escapes from the bustle of the growing town.

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