Historedia
Group or institution

New York State Legislature

Events
3
Episodes
10
Years
1830–1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name New York State Legislature, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. New York University founded in New York City

    1830–1833

    Role: Charter Grantor

    1. 1830 · City Hall1830 Convention

      A three-day literary and scientific convention held in City Hall in 1830 debated the terms of a plan for a new university, attended by over 100 delegates.

    2. April 18, 1831 · New York City1831 Establishment

      The institution that would become NYU was established on April 18, 1831, with support from prominent New York City residents from merchants, bankers, and traders.

    3. April 21, 1831 · New York City1831 Charter

      On April 21, 1831, the new institution received its charter and was incorporated as the University of the City of New York by the New York State Legislature.

    4. 1832 · Clinton Hall1832 First Classes

      In 1832, NYU held its first classes in rented rooms of four-story Clinton Hall, situated near City Hall.

    5. 1833 · Greenwich Village1833 Move

      The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its main campus in Greenwich Village surrounding Washington Square Park.

  2. Metropolitan Museum of Art established

    1870–1872

    Role: Granting Authority

    1. 13 April 1870 · New York CityAct of Incorporation

      The New York State Legislature granted the Metropolitan Museum of Art an Act of Incorporation on April 13, 1870, defining its purpose for establishing a museum and library of art.

    2. 20 February 1872 · 681 Fifth AvenueFirst Public Opening

      The museum first opened to the public on February 20, 1872, housed in a building located at 681 Fifth Avenue.

  3. Queens and Staten Island become administratively part of New York City

    1898–1899

    Role: Authorized Queens Borough

    1. 1898-1899 · Queens CountyQueens Borough Establishment

      Queens Borough was established on January 1, 1898, combining several towns and dissolving former municipal governments.

    2. 1898 · Richmond CountyStaten Island Borough Creation

      Staten Island became a borough in 1898, dissolving its towns and maintaining unique jail control.

    3. 1899-01-01 · Eastern Queens CountyNassau County Secession

      Eastern Queens County seceded to form Nassau County on January 1, 1899.

Sources

  1. New York University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Metropolitan Museum of Art Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  3. Queens Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25