New York Throughout the Years By Erika R. Feb 10, 1788 New York Becomes the 11th State! Jul 4, 1827 Slavery is Abolished in New York May 24, 1883 The Brooklyn Bridge is Completed Oct 28, 1886 The Statue of Liberty is unvailed at Long Island Aug 18, 1917 Women Gain the Right to Vote in New York May 1, 1937 The Empire State Building is Completed in New York Sep 30, 1939 The World's Fair is Held in New York Sep 11, 2001 The World Trade Center is Attacked by Rebels
