The Beaver, also known as “Natures Engineer” is a fitting symbol for a state so rich in well built architecture, such as the Empire State Building. New York adopted the Beaver as the state animal in 1975.

Some of the most well known people in the nation hailed from the Empire State. A lot of them are famous actors, such as Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and Tom Cruise to name a few. Between the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 which destroyed the World Trade Centers, and the destruction in 2012 caused by Hurricane Sandy, New York’s citizens have proven time and time again that they are as strong as they are resolute. New York has been a wide spread topic of discussion in recent years also, as they have been struck by many tragedies. It remained open until 1892, when Ellis Island’s immigration depot was opened. Originally known as Castle Garden, today’s Battery Park was the first permanent Immigration Depot as of 1855. New York is also known for being the main port of entry for immigrants in search of the “American Dream” from the early 19th century, to the middle of the 20th.

The British victory at The Battle of Brooklyn, in August 1776, gave the British a base of operations in New York City for the entirety of the conflict.

This area is rich in history, as it played a key role in the American Revolution. New York achieved statehood on July, 26th, 1788 becoming the 11th state in the United States. The Empire State doesn’t have an official state dog, but the Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese are both very popular there. New York is known for the “Big Apple” New York City, the Statue of Liberty, and Niagara Falls.

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