Manhattan, NY

Music connected to Manhattan

About Manhattan

• Robert De Niro, acclaimed actor and Tribeca Film Festival co-founder, was born in Manhattan.
• Hip-hop music originated in the Bronx, but its commercial explosion happened in Manhattan.
• Its deep-water port facilitated trade, establishing Manhattan as a major commercial hub.
• One Vanderbilt has a secret observation deck accessible only by invitation.
• The Great Fire of 1776 destroyed nearly a quarter of Manhattan during the Revolutionary War.
• Named for the Munsee word "Manahatta," meaning "hilly island," it was incorporated in 1625.
• With 1.6 million residents, it's densely populated, yet only the fifth most populous NYC borough.
• Its average elevation is 59 feet, a surprising fact given the towering skyscrapers.
• Finance, media, and real estate are major industries providing jobs for many residents.
• A whirlwind of ambition and energy, it's exhilarating, overwhelming, and unforgettable.

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