Category Archives: 1600s

Decoding the Seals of the City of New York

A black and white picture of the seal of new york city.

A study of the current and past seals of New York City is an excellent way to learn the fundamentals of city history–ever wonder about the obscure symbols on the Municipal Building? Or why the seal appears differently from one building to another? The seal has a very rich, complex history, and counting every change, […]