Some links from googling for New York 1888:
- A Hashish-House In New York (1888)
- Blizzard of 1888:
The Blizzard of 1888 lasted 36 hours and began on March 12. New York City was virtually isolated when snow halted transportation and disrupted communications. Messages to Boston were relayed via England [Enc Am Facts & Dates] National Geographic 1888 I:37.
- 19th Century Skyscrapers.