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NEWLY DIGITIZED

    More than 720,000 newly digitized historical photographs of every house and building in the 5 boroughs can be searched and viewed in the gallery.

31 Chambers Street - originally built to house the Hall of Records.
Announcement

    The Municipal Archives and Library has reopened for researchers by appointment only. Find out how to schedule an appointment.

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EXPLORE FAMILY HISTORY

    Introducing Historical Vital Records NYC! Browse, search and download more than 10 million birth, death and marriage records from 1855-1949.

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GOOD NEWS

    Our new facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn at Industry City is now welcoming patrons – by appointment. This major investment in state-of-the-art storage and a research space will ensure preservation of and access to the City's heritage for generations to come.

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ADOPT NYC's Past

    Help preserve New York City's historical treasures by adopting an item for conservation treatment.

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