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Photos:: Historical photos of New York in the snow

New Yorkers hike across a bridge after being forced to leave their train when it stalled as a result of the heavy snow during the blizzard of 1888.

New Yorkers hike across a bridge after being forced to leave their train when it stalled as a result of the heavy snow during the blizzard of 1888.  (Arthur H. Fisher / Associated Press)

New York City is no stranger to record snowfall. Here is a collection of photos from as far back as the blizzard of 1888.

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Snow piles up on Manhattan’s west side during one of New York’s heaviest recorded snowfalls on Dec. 26, 1947.  (John Lent / Associated Press)

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Snow-covered trees in Central Park are seen against the Essex House building on Central Park South on March 1, 1949.  (Robert A. Wands / Associated Press)

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