On this episode of Our American Stories, centuries before it was called “The Big Apple,” New York was a patch of wilderness at the edge of the Atlantic. Dutch settlers built their homes along the Hudson, the British renamed it New York, and over time, it grew into the beating heart of modern America. From the brownstones of Brooklyn to the lights of Times Square, every corner tells a story of growth and grit. Our American Stories’ regular contributor, Bill Bryk, shares how a collection of small settlements became the New York City we know today, home to millions, rich in history, and constantly changing.

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, centuries before it was called &ldquo;The Big Apple,&rdquo; New York was a patch of wilderness at the edge of the Atlantic. Dutch settlers built their homes along the Hudson, the British renamed it New York, and over time, it grew into the beating heart of modern America. From the brownstones of Brooklyn to the lights of Times Square, every corner tells a story of growth and grit. Our American Stories&rsquo; regular contributor, Bill Bryk, shares how a collection of small settlements became the New York City we know today, home to millions, rich in history, and constantly changing.</p>
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A One-Man History of New York City: From Dutch Settlement to the Big Apple

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