Midtown Manhattan Through Time

Midtown Manhattan, a dynamic mix of old and new, is home to iconic landmarks, transportation hubs, and skyscrapers.

The concept of New York City's "Midtown" has evolved a great deal since the first settlers arrived in the early seventeenth century. The center of town moved steadily north over the following centuries. Modern Midtown encompasses everything between 14th Street and 59th Street, and includes three of the city's major transportation hubs – Pennsylvania Station, Grand Central Stati...