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The New York Times founded in New York City

When
1851
Where
New York City
Episodes
1

The New York Times was founded in New York City on September 18, 1851, as the New-York Daily Times. Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones established the paper, aiming for neutral news reporting. Raymond raised significant capital to launch the venture, marking the beginning of a major American newspaper.

Episodes

  1. 1851-09-18 · New York CityFounding of The New York Times

    Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones founded the New-York Daily Times in New York City on September 18, 1851, aiming for neutral reporting.

Background and detail

Background. Henry Jarvis Raymond, a journalist and associate editor for the New York Tribune, sought to create a new publication. In 1851, he convinced George Jones to become his partner. Their goal was to publish a paper that reported news in a neutral manner, distinct from existing partisan outlets.

Founding. Raymond formed Raymond, Jones & Company, Inc. in 1851. With help from friends, he raised $100,000 in capital, a substantial sum compared to previous newspaper startups. The paper was established as the New-York Daily Times on September 18, 1851, in New York City.

Initial Identity. The newspaper was initially named the New-York Daily Times. Henry Jarvis Raymond modeled the initial nameplate on the British newspaper The Times, using a Blackletter style called Textura. This choice reflected a desire for a formal and recognized journalistic identity.

People involved

Sources

  1. Henry Jarvis Raymond Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. The New York Times Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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