New York has long been a vibrant city with persistent energy and a unique competitive streak. Growing from a humble Seventeenth Century settlement into America\u2019s largest metropolis, NYC has developed many defining features, the most distinguished of which is perhaps its impressive skyline, which boasts the largest collection of skyscrapers in the Western Hemisphere.<\/p>\n
We continue our\u00a0skyline evolution series\u00a0with a multi-part look at the growth of the NYC cityscape. In this first part, we map the upward evolution of Downtown Manhattan from the early 1900s through today. Under the ever inspiring watch of Lady Liberty, Lower Manhattan<\/a> stretches below 14th\u00a0street, from the Hudson to the East River, a checkerboard of narrow glass canyons and\u00a0shaded streets<\/a>\u00a0lined with townhouses.<\/p>\n Check out the video below and read on to learn more about the evolution of Downtown Manhattan.<\/p>\n