Census Project for Five Points

Uncovering the Five Points: Evidence From a NYC Immigrant Neighborhood

Explore the Five Points using data compiled from the 1855 New York State Census. Search census records from 1,333 individuals in the database to learn about the residents of New York City's legendary immigrant neighborhood.

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