Nieuw Amsterdam around 1662 - currently known as New York City, United StatesSubmitted by MidnightCh1cken t3_11vv76k in nyc
Ed_Hastings t1_jcwqtu5 wrote
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I love how it’s so small that everyone is getting labeled by name, even in shared housing buildings. Imagine trying to do something like that now lol.
gammison t1_jcwwgpn wrote
It's not quite accurate. The population was over 2500 at the time, they've just marked large important estates and buildings.
Ed_Hastings t1_jcwwmvx wrote
That makes a lot more sense, thanks.
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